Checotah High School
Historic high school in Oklahoma
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Checotah High School is a public school in Checotah, Oklahoma. In 2025 it had about 395 students in grades 9 to 12. It is categorized as rural. Almost 40 percent of its students are indigenous peoples.[1] The Checotah school campus including the elementary and junior high school were documented as historic landmarks. They include a circa 1939 red brick building constructed by the WPA.[2]
| Checotah High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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491 Paul Carr Drive , 74426 | |
| Coordinates | 35.4594°N 95.5355°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1914 |
| School district | Checotah Public Schools |
| NCES District ID | 4007350 |
| Superintendent | Monte Madewell |
| NCES School ID | 400735000290 |
| Principal | Jennifer Campbell |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Age range | 14-19 |
| Enrollment | 395 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.30 |
| Campus type | rural |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
The school was accredited in 1914 by the state of Oklahoma.[3] George W. Cable and then George C. Rorie served as principal. In 1916 it had a debate team.[4] A photograph of the school's 1921 football team is held by the Oklahoma Historical Society.[5] Students have been involved in vocational agriculture programs. A study of farming students was undertaken.[6] There is a Checotah High School Jazz Band.
Country singer Carrie Underwood is an alumna and has made a series of donations to the school.[7] The school's Fine Arts wing is named for her.[8]
Greg Dixon was a star football player for the school and went on to play for successful University of Oklahoma teams.[9] Football player Elijah Thomas was named 2024-25 Gatorade Oklahoma Football Player of the Year.[10] He signed on to play at Oklahoma University.[11]
The school's Hall of Fame includes Tracy Scroggins.[12]
Alumni
- Paul Henry Carr, war hero[13]
- Carrie Underwood[14]
- Bobby Frame, state legislator in Oklahoma
- Tracy Scroggins, football player for the University of Tulsa and Detroit Lions
- Elijah Thomas wide receiver for the Oklahoma Sooners
- Jim Eddy, football coach
- Myrtle Frost, basketball player[15]
- Mildred Hemphill-Burkhalter, educator, community leader, and mayor of Rentiesville, Oklahoma[16][17]
