Enrollment
2,032
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam City West Hs
Federal NCES profile for Putnam City West Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402529001343
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam City West Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #18 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 2,032
- students enrolled
Putnam City West Hs has class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City West Hs ranks #18 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam City West Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam City West Hs
Putnam City West Hs is a large high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 2,032 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Oklahoma schools and 21% 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 99% of state schools at 2,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (15%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% 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: 600 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,032 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 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 West Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 33.7:1).
Putnam City also operates Putnam City Hs (1,995 students) and Putnam City North Hs (1,567 students) alongside Putnam City West 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 West Hs compares
Putnam City West 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,032 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,032
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
Counselors8.7 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
335
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 62.7%
White 14.7%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Putnam City West Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam City, which includes Putnam City West 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 West Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 West Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 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
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 (~2,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam City West Hs
How many students attend Putnam City West Hs?
Putnam City West Hs has 2,032 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam City West Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam City West Hs is 19.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam City West Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam City West Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam City West Hs?
Putnam City West Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City West Hs ranks #18 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 West Hs a good school?
Putnam City West Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 West Hs, Putnam City also operates Putnam City Hs (1,995 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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