- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402277001928
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 530
- students enrolled
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) has class sizes smaller than 94% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) ranks #1 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-186 students YoY
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-35.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-186 students YoY 402277001928 · Oklahoma City, OK High · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 10:1 · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-35.1%). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 530
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)
530 students
What this shows Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) compares
Emerson Alternative Ed. (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 | 10:1 | ▼ 38% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
African American 28.3%
White 13.0%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School High School
Standard public school
14,517 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Westmoore Hs
Standard public school
2,607 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam City West Hs
Standard public school
2,032 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Putnam City Hs
Standard public school
1,995 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Classen Hs
Standard public school
1,914 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
U. S. Grant Hs
Standard public school
1,680 students 17.3:1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) has 530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 186.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is 10:1, which is 38% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs) ranks #1 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs), Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.