Enrollment
1,276
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Broken Arrow Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 400549002796
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Broken Arrow · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,276
- students enrolled
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Arrow Freshman Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Broken Arrow, OK.
School address
District: Broken Arrow · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400549002796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broken Arrow Freshman Academy compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broken Arrow Freshman Academy
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy is a large high school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,276 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Oklahoma schools and 22% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,276 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Broken Arrow spends $8,755 per pupil, 30% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 391 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Broken Arrow's high schools, it stands alongside Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students): Broken Arrow Freshman Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 21:1).
Broken Arrow also operates Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students) and Centennial Ms (1,060 students) alongside Broken Arrow Freshman Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Broken Arrow Freshman Academy compares
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,276
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Broken Arrow Freshman Academy is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broken Arrow, which includes Broken Arrow Freshman Academy.
$8,755
Per student
-30%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 41.9%
Federal 15.5%
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.
How Broken Arrow Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneta Ridge Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Childers Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broken Arrow Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,802
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Broken Arrow
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Broken Arrow Freshman Academy
How many students attend Broken Arrow Freshman Academy?
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy has 1,276 students enrolled. It is a high school in Broken Arrow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broken Arrow Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Broken Arrow Freshman Academy is 19.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broken Arrow Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Broken Arrow Freshman Academy is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Broken Arrow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broken Arrow Freshman Academy?
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broken Arrow Freshman Academy rank among high schools in Broken Arrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Broken Arrow Freshman Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Broken Arrow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Broken Arrow on the city page.
Is Broken Arrow Freshman Academy a good school?
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broken Arrow?
Besides Broken Arrow Freshman Academy, Broken Arrow also operates Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students), Centennial Ms (1,060 students), and Oneta Ridge Ms (938 students). See the Broken Arrow district page for the complete list.
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