- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402469001296
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Ponca City Hs held near 1,456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 79.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 402469001296 · Ponca City, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,498 enr · 20.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponca City West Ms (607 students)
Ponca City Hs held near 1,456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 79.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Ponca City Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ponca City Hs
1,498 students
- Ponca City Wes
Ponca City West Ms
607 students
- Ponca City Eas 320
Ponca City East Ms
320 students
- Lincoln Es 316
Lincoln Es
316 students
- Union Es 272
Union Es
272 students
- E. M. Trout Es 267
E. M. Trout Es
267 students
What this shows Ponca City Hs reports 1,498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponca City Hs compares
Ponca City Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Ponca City reports $10,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,427 (2022-23) → 1,456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.