Enrollment
1,160
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulsa, OK
East Central Hs
Federal NCES profile for East Central Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403024001607
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #9 of 17
- high schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,160
- students enrolled
East Central Hs has class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Hs ranks #9 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Central Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Central Hs
East Central Hs is a large high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,160 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Oklahoma schools and 34% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,160 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 1,003 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,160 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Tulsa's high schools, it stands alongside Union Hs (3,569 students): East Central Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 22.4:1).
Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students) and Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students) alongside East Central Hs.
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 East Central Hs compares
East Central Hs on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
81.1%
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
$12,178
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
854
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 73.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
African American 12.7%
White 9.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, East Central Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulsa, which includes East Central Hs.
$12,178
Per student
-3%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 27.1%
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 East Central Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers College Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
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
Will Rogers College Hs
Standard public school
992 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Central Hs
How many students attend East Central Hs?
East Central Hs has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Hs is 21.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Hs?
The largest demographic group at East Central Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Hs?
East Central Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 East Central Hs rank among high schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Hs ranks #9 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.
Is East Central Hs a good school?
East Central Hs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Tulsa?
Besides East Central Hs, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students), and Memorial Hs (1,005 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.
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