Enrollment
1,498
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ponca City, OK
Ponca City Hs
Federal NCES profile for Ponca City Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402469001296
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponca City Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Ponca City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,498
- students enrolled
Ponca City Hs has class sizes larger than 89% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponca City Hs ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Ponca City, OK.
School address
District: Ponca City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402469001296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ponca City Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ponca City Hs
Ponca City Hs is a large high school in Ponca City, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,498 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 89% of Oklahoma schools and 25% 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 98% of state schools at 1,498 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ponca City also operates Ponca City West Ms (607 students) and Ponca City East Ms (320 students) alongside Ponca City 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 Ponca City Hs compares
Ponca City 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,498 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,498
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$10,598
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.6%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Ponca City Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ponca City, which includes Ponca City Hs.
$10,598
Per student
-16%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 19.5%
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 Ponca City Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City West Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponca City East Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. M. Trout Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponca City Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ponca City Hs
How many students attend Ponca City Hs?
Ponca City Hs has 1,498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ponca City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponca City Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponca City Hs is 20.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponca City Hs?
The largest demographic group at Ponca City Hs is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Ponca City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponca City Hs?
Ponca City Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Ponca City Hs rank among public schools in Ponca City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponca City Hs ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Ponca City, 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 Ponca City on the city page.
Is Ponca City Hs a good school?
Ponca City Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Ponca City?
Besides Ponca City Hs, Ponca City also operates Ponca City West Ms (607 students), Ponca City East Ms (320 students), and Lincoln Es (316 students). See the Ponca City district page for the complete list.
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