- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Northwest Classen Hs
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Classen Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402277001168
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Classen Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #5 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,914
- students enrolled
Northwest Classen Hs has class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Classen Hs ranks #5 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+200 students YoY
Northwest Classen Hs grew from 1,702 students in 2022-23 to 1,902 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 98.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+200 students YoY 402277001168 · Oklahoma City, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,914 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students)
Northwest Classen Hs grew from 1,702 students in 2022-23 to 1,902 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 98.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Northwest Classen Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Southeast Hs
Southeast Hs
860 students
What this shows Northwest Classen Hs reports 1,914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Classen Hs compares
Northwest Classen 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,914 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,914
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
296
in-school suspensions + 260 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
White 7.5%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Northwest Classen Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Northwest Classen Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. Grant Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Classen Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
U. S. Grant Hs
Standard public school
1,680 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Putnam City North Hs
Standard public school
1,567 students 14.8:1 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 (~1,914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Classen Hs
How many students attend Northwest Classen Hs?
Northwest Classen Hs has 1,914 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,702 (2022-23) → 1,902 (2023-24), up 200.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classen Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classen Hs is 17.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Classen Hs?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Classen Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Classen Hs?
Northwest Classen Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Northwest Classen Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Classen Hs ranks #5 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 Northwest Classen Hs, Oklahoma City also operates U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students), and Taft Ms (1,096 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.