Enrollment
1,087
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 401995000952
Carl Albert Hs — Oklahoma City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Carl Albert Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 28
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 17
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: Midwest City-Del City · 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)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl Albert Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carl Albert Hs reports 1,087 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 362 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Midwest City-Del City spends $11,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.7% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Carl Albert 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 97% | — | — |
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
18:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,087 Top 97% in Oklahoma — larger than 3% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401995000952
Student demographics
White 44.7%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 362:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.4%
In-school suspensions 141
Out-of-school suspensions 74
Expulsions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midwest City-Del City, which includes Carl Albert Hs.
$11,415
Per student
-19%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 47.7%
Federal 20.0%
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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Carl Albert Hs
How many students attend Carl Albert Hs?
Carl Albert Hs has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Albert Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Albert Hs is 18:1, which is 10% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Albert Hs?
The largest demographic group at Carl Albert Hs is White at 44.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Albert Hs?
Carl Albert Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.