- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sallisaw, OK
Central Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 400714000280
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Sallisaw · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 166
- students enrolled
Central Hs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Hs ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Sallisaw, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central Hs grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 400714000280 · Sallisaw, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Es (329 students)
Central Hs grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
How Central Hs compares
Central Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$10,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.5%
Two or More 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Central Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Sallisaw
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Hs
How many students attend Central Hs?
Central Hs has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sallisaw, OK. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Hs is 16.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Hs?
The largest demographic group at Central Hs is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Sallisaw, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Hs?
Central Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Hs rank among public schools in Sallisaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Hs ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Sallisaw, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sallisaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Central?
Besides Central Hs, Central also operates Central Es (329 students). See the Central district page for the complete list.