- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulsa, OK
Central Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403024001596
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 17
- high schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 430
- students enrolled
Central Hs has class sizes larger than 99% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Hs ranks #3 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Central Hs shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 403024001596 · Tulsa, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 33.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students)
Central Hs shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Central Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booker T. Wash
Booker T. Washington Hs
1,302 students
- East Central H
East Central Hs
1,160 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
1,083 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
1,005 students
- Nathan Hale Hs
Nathan Hale Hs
995 students
- This school 430
Central Hs
430 students
What this shows Central Hs reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Hs compares
Central Hs is a shrinking 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 | 33.1:1 | ▲ 106% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
33.1:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,873
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 11.6%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Central Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulsa reports $11,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | 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
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Tulsa
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Union Hs
Standard public school
3,569 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington Hs
Standard public school
1,302 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
East Central Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
Standard public school
1,083 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Memorial Hs
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Hs
Standard public school
995 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Hs
How many students attend Central Hs?
Central Hs has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulsa, OK. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Hs is 33.1:1, which is 106% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 111% 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 African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Hs?
Central Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Hs rank among high schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Hs ranks #3 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulsa?
Besides Central Hs, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), East Central Hs (1,160 students), and Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.