Enrollment
389
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 400079902858 Charter school
Dove Science Academy Hs — Oklahoma City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Dove Science Academy Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 67
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: Dove Schools of Okc · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dove Science Academy Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dove Science Academy Hs reports 389 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, 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 195 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dove Schools of Okc spends $9,085 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.9% from local sources (property taxes), 79.4% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), 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 Dove Science Academy 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 64% | — | — |
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
15:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,085
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 389 Top 64% in Oklahoma — larger than 36% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400079902858
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 13.4%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.4%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dove Schools of Okc, which includes Dove Science Academy Hs.
$9,085
Per student
-36%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 79.4%
Federal 19.7%
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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dove Science Academy Hs
How many students attend Dove Science Academy Hs?
Dove Science Academy Hs has 389 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Hs is 15:1, which is 9% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Science Academy Hs?
The largest demographic group at Dove Science Academy Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Science Academy Hs?
Dove Science Academy Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) 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.