- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spencer, OK
Star Spencer Hs
Federal NCES profile for Star Spencer Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402277001192
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Spencer Hs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oklahoma schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 425
- students enrolled
Star Spencer Hs has class sizes larger than 92% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Star Spencer Hs grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 402277001192 · Spencer, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 21.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Star Spencer Hs grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Star Spencer Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 425
Star Spencer Hs
425 students
What this shows Star Spencer Hs reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Spencer Hs compares
Star Spencer Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 14.1%
White 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Star Spencer Hs is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Spencer Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Spencer Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star Spencer Hs
How many students attend Star Spencer Hs?
Star Spencer Hs has 425 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spencer, OK. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer Hs is 21.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Spencer Hs?
The largest demographic group at Star Spencer Hs is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Spencer, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Spencer Hs?
Star Spencer Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides Star Spencer Hs, Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.