- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402172002710
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 52
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Dimensions Academy grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 402172002710 · Norman, OK High · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 23.4:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman North Hs (2,400 students)
Dimensions Academy grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dimensions Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman North H
Norman North Hs
2,400 students
- Norman Hs
Norman Hs
2,100 students
- Whittier Ms
Whittier Ms
1,108 students
- Dimensions Aca 738
Dimensions Academy
738 students
- Irving Ms 727
Irving Ms
727 students
- This school 561
Dimensions Academy
561 students
What this shows Dimensions Academy reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimensions Academy compares
Dimensions Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,223
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
Counselors2.2 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.
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
District finance for Norman reports $10,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,100
- 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.
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 40.
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
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.