Enrollment
479
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moore, OK
Highland West Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Highland West Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402025002215
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland West Jhs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Moore · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 479
- students enrolled
Highland West Jhs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland West Jhs ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Moore, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland West Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland West Jhs
Highland West Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Moore, Oklahoma, enrolling 479 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moore spends $9,485 per pupil, 25% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 479 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Moore's middle schools, it stands alongside Highland East Jhs (751 students): Highland West Jhs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 18.3:1).
Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students) and Westmoore Hs (2,607 students) alongside Highland West Jhs.
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 Highland West Jhs compares
Highland West Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$9,485
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 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 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Highland West Jhs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore, which includes Highland West Jhs.
$9,485
Per student
-25%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 Highland West Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland East Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland West Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Moore
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland West Jhs
How many students attend Highland West Jhs?
Highland West Jhs has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland West Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland West Jhs is 15:1, which is 7% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 4% 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 Highland West Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Highland West Jhs is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Moore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland West Jhs?
Highland West Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland West Jhs rank among middle schools in Moore?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland West Jhs ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Moore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Moore on the city page.
Is Highland West Jhs a good school?
Highland West Jhs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Moore?
Besides Highland West Jhs, Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students), Westmoore Hs (2,607 students), and Southmoore Hs (2,055 students). See the Moore district page for the complete list.
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