- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcalester, OK
Mcalester Hs
Federal NCES profile for Mcalester Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 401944000922
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcalester Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Mcalester · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 982
- students enrolled
Mcalester Hs has class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcalester Hs ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Mcalester, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Mcalester Hs grew from 957 students in 2022-23 to 1,013 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 401944000922 · Mcalester, OK High · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Will Rogers Es (535 students)
Mcalester Hs grew from 957 students in 2022-23 to 1,013 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Mcalester Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcalester Hs
982 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
535 students
- Puterbaugh Ms
Puterbaugh Ms
439 students
- Parker Interme
Parker Intermediate Ctr
437 students
- Emerson Es 217
Emerson Es
217 students
- William Gay Ec 186
William Gay Ec Ctr
186 students
What this shows Mcalester Hs reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcalester Hs compares
Mcalester Hs 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,325
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Two or More 19.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Mcalester Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcalester reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcalester Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Puterbaugh Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Intermediate Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Gay Ec Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcalester Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~982 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcalester Hs
How many students attend Mcalester Hs?
Mcalester Hs has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcalester, OK. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcalester Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcalester Hs is 18.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcalester Hs?
The largest demographic group at Mcalester Hs is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Mcalester, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcalester Hs?
Mcalester Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Mcalester Hs rank among public schools in Mcalester?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcalester Hs ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Mcalester, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcalester on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcalester?
Besides Mcalester Hs, Mcalester also operates Will Rogers Es (535 students), Puterbaugh Ms (439 students), and Parker Intermediate Ctr (437 students). See the Mcalester district page for the complete list.