Enrollment
1,567
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam City North Hs
Federal NCES profile for Putnam City North Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402529001871
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam City North Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #16 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,567
- students enrolled
Putnam City North Hs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City North Hs ranks #16 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam City North Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam City North Hs
Putnam City North Hs is a large high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,567 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,567 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (26%) (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% 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: 320 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,567 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 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 North Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 33.7:1).
Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students) and Putnam City Hs (1,995 students) alongside Putnam City North 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 North Hs compares
Putnam City North 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,567
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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
African American 35.6%
White 26.4%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Putnam City North Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam City, which includes Putnam City North 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 North Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City West Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam City North 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
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Putnam City Hs
Standard public school
1,995 students 17.8:1 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
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 (~1,567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam City North Hs
How many students attend Putnam City North Hs?
Putnam City North Hs has 1,567 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam City North Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam City North Hs is 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam City North Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam City North Hs is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam City North Hs?
Putnam City North Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 North Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City North Hs ranks #16 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 North Hs a good school?
Putnam City North Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 North Hs, Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students), Putnam City Hs (1,995 students), and James L. Capps Ms (938 students). See the Putnam City district page for the complete list.
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