Enrollment
561
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norman, OK
Dimensions Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dimensions Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402172002710
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimensions Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 561
- students enrolled
Dimensions Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dimensions Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Norman, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimensions Academy compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dimensions Academy
Dimensions Academy is a mid-sized high school in Norman, Oklahoma, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Oklahoma schools and 45% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Norman's high schools, it stands alongside Norman North Hs (2,400 students): Dimensions Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 20.5:1).
Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students) and Norman Hs (2,100 students) alongside Dimensions 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 Dimensions Academy compares
Dimensions 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,374
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 15.7%
African American 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Dimensions Academy is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norman, which includes Dimensions Academy.
$10,374
Per student
-18%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Dimensions Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norman Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimensions Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimensions Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Norman
3 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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dimensions Academy
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has 561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norman, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 23.4:1, which is 45% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimensions Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dimensions Academy is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Norman, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Dimensions Academy rank among high schools in Norman?
By Resource Investment Index, Dimensions Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Norman, 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 Norman on the city page.
Is Dimensions Academy a good school?
Dimensions Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Norman?
Besides Dimensions Academy, Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students), Norman Hs (2,100 students), and Whittier Ms (1,108 students). See the Norman district page for the complete list.
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