Original Research by School Decision on Chouteau-mazie Hs
Chouteau-Mazie High School is a small rural high school serving grades nine through twelve in Chouteau, Oklahoma. The student body is just over two hundred, with roughly equal numbers across the four grade levels. The racial and ethnic composition is a mix: about half of students are white, a substantial share are American Indian or Alaska Native, and another sizable group identifies as two or more races. Smaller shares of students are Hispanic, Asian, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the records reviewed.
State testing results for this school were not available, so there is no direct measure of academic proficiency in math, English, or other subjects. The graduation rate, a standard metric for high schools, also was not reported among the data examined. Without these figures, it is not possible to position Chouteau-Mazie High School relative to other schools in Mayes County or to describe its academic performance from the available information. The comparison set against other districts in Mayes County could not be calculated for proficiency, graduation rate, or chronic absenteeism because the school’s own data was missing. A parent considering this school would likely want to ask the school directly about its state test results, graduation rates, and college or career readiness offerings.
No information was provided on the school’s program offerings—such as Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit opportunities, career and technical education pathways, or extracurricular activities. Similarly, data on staffing ratios, teacher qualifications, discipline rates, or attendance patterns was not available. The school’s website or a direct conversation with the administration would be the next step for families wanting a fuller picture of what is offered.
Chouteau itself is a small rural town in southern Mayes County, situated at the junction of two highways and a short drive from the MidAmerica Industrial Park, Oklahoma’s largest industrial park and the area’s dominant employer. The park hosts scores of companies, including Fortune 500 operations, and its continued expansion has driven slow but steady population growth in Chouteau. The town’s character is shaped by a notable Amish settlement, the largest in the state, whose presence is visible in daily life—tractors and horse-drawn buggies share the roads. The commercial strip includes antique shops, Amish-owned businesses, and restaurants. A historic Main Street district and a farmers market add to the town’s identity. Housing values in the area are below the national median, and the local economy is tied closely to the industrial park.
The Chouteau-Mazie School District operates kindergarten through twelfth grade; the high school is part of that single district, which reportedly has a staff of roughly fifty-eight teachers and administrators across all levels. No recent district-level changes or strategic priorities were found in the available records, so the picture of the district’s direction is limited.
For a family, Chouteau-Mazie High School offers a small, close-knit environment in a rural community with a distinct local culture and a steady employment anchor nearby. The large gaps in academic and program data mean that the school’s academic profile and the range of opportunities it provides to students are not clear from the sources used here. A family who values a small setting and a quiet, car-dependent town may find the school worth investigating further, but they should look into test results, graduation rates, and course offerings directly with the school to understand what their student would experience.
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