Enrollment
157
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 400291029680
Amber-Pocasset Hs — Amber, OK
Federal NCES profile for Amber-Pocasset Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Amber-Pocasset · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amber-Pocasset Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Amber-Pocasset Hs reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 365 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Amber-Pocasset spends $20,680 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.9% from local sources (property taxes), 30.4% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amber-Pocasset Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 11% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$20,680
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 365 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 157 Top 26% in Oklahoma — larger than 74% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400291029680
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 365:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.0%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amber-Pocasset, which includes Amber-Pocasset Hs.
$20,680
Per student
+46%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 30.4%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Amber-Pocasset Hs
How many students attend Amber-Pocasset Hs?
Amber-Pocasset Hs has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amber, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amber-Pocasset Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Amber-Pocasset Hs is 12:1, which is 27% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amber-Pocasset Hs?
The largest demographic group at Amber-Pocasset Hs is White at 74.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Amber, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amber-Pocasset Hs?
Amber-Pocasset Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.