Enrollment
1,995
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam City Hs
Federal NCES profile for Putnam City Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402529001342
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam City Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #20 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,995
- students enrolled
Putnam City Hs has class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City Hs ranks #20 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam City Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam City Hs
Putnam City Hs is a large high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,995 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 473 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,995 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oklahoma City's high schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School High School (14,517 students): Putnam City Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 33.7:1).
Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students) and Putnam City North Hs (1,567 students) alongside Putnam 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 Putnam City Hs compares
Putnam 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$10,740
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 26.5%
White 20.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Putnam City Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam City, which includes Putnam City Hs.
$10,740
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 19.8%
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 Putnam City Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City West Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam City North Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam City Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Northwest Classen Hs
Standard public school
1,914 students 17.7:1 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
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 (~1,995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam City Hs
How many students attend Putnam City Hs?
Putnam City Hs has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam City Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam City Hs is 17.8:1, which is 11% 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 Putnam City Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam City Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam City Hs?
Putnam City Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Putnam City Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City Hs ranks #20 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.
Is Putnam City Hs a good school?
Putnam City Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Putnam City?
Besides Putnam City Hs, Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students), Putnam City North Hs (1,567 students), and James L. Capps Ms (938 students). See the Putnam City district page for the complete list.
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