Original Research by School Decision on Traice
TRAICE is a high school within the Tulsa Public Schools district, serving grades nine through twelve. The school is located in the northern part of Tulsa, a city that has evolved from its historic identity as an oil hub into a broader regional economy encompassing finance, aviation, technology, and manufacturing. As part of the state’s largest district, TRAICE sits within a system that has navigated significant recent developments: a voter-approved bond package for facilities and technology, the closure of two elementary schools in response to enrollment decline, and a state-level accreditation status of “accredited with deficiencies” that was assigned in 2023 due to academic performance and policy concerns. A family considering TRAICE will want to understand how this school fits into that larger district context.
TRAICE enrolls a diverse student body, with Hispanic students making up the largest share, followed by Black students and White students, with smaller populations of American Indian or Alaska Native students and multiracial students. There are also small numbers of Asian and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The published data does not include the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch or who receive special education services or English learner support. A parent may want to ask the school directly for this information to get a fuller picture of student support needs.
State testing data for TRAICE was not available in the provided materials, so there is no direct measure of academic proficiency in subjects like math, reading, or science to report. Likewise, there is no graduation rate on file, nor data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing ratios. These gaps are significant for a high school, as these are the metrics families typically use to gauge academic outcomes and school climate. It is possible that TRAICE serves a student population that is tested or for whom these metrics are reported but the data was simply not included here. A parent or guardian should seek this information from the school or the district, as it is central to understanding the academic environment.
The course offerings and programs at TRAICE were also not reported. It is unclear whether the school provides Advanced Placement, dual-credit, career and technical education, or other specialized pathways. Without that information, a family cannot evaluate the range of academic options available. The district-level bond package does include funding for instructional materials and technology across all sites, which may benefit TRAICE, but the specifics for this school are not given.
Housing in the area surrounding the school is notably more affordable than the state and national averages. Home values are well below what is typical for Oklahoma, and rent is also lower than the national benchmark. This economic context may be a factor for families considering relocation, as the cost of living is a practical consideration alongside the school choice. Tulsa itself has a steady population and offers a range of cultural and civic institutions, including museums and a downtown area with a concentration of art deco architecture, but the school's immediate neighborhood is not characterized in the data.
For a family trying to understand TRAICE, the picture is largely incomplete. The school’s size places it on the larger side for a high school, and its grade span is standard. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. But the absence of academic performance data, graduation rates, program offerings, and student support metrics means that a parent cannot make an informed judgment about the quality of instruction, the peer academic environment, or the school’s effectiveness in preparing students for graduation and beyond. The district's recent accreditation status and the ongoing enrollment-driven adjustments to the school portfolio add another layer of context that warrants attention. Anyone considering this school should visit, request a meeting with administrators, and ask for the most current state report card, graduation numbers, and a list of course pathways to fill the substantial gaps left by the available data.
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