- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulsa, OK
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403024001608
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #9 of 17
- high schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,083
- students enrolled
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs has class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs ranks #9 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 403024001608 · Tulsa, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,083 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students)
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booker T. Wash
Booker T. Washington Hs
1,302 students
- East Central H
East Central Hs
1,160 students
- This school
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
1,083 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
1,005 students
- Nathan Hale Hs
Nathan Hale Hs
995 students
- Will Rogers Co
Will Rogers College Hs
992 students
What this shows Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs reports 1,083 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs compares
Thomas Edison Preparatory 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,083 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,083
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$11,873
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulsa reports $11,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Central Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers College Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Tulsa
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Union Hs
Standard public school
3,569 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Booker T. Washington Hs
Standard public school
1,302 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
East Central Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Memorial Hs
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Hs
Standard public school
995 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers College Hs
Standard public school
992 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,083 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
How many students attend Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs?
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs has 1,083 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulsa, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,091 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs is 20.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs?
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs rank among high schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs ranks #9 of 17 high schools in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulsa?
Besides Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), East Central Hs (1,160 students), and Memorial Hs (1,005 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.