Enrollment
3,569
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 403060001704
Union Hs — Tulsa, OK
Federal NCES profile for Union Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 16
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
159.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Union Hs reports 3,569 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 159.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 232 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union spends $12,490 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.0% from local sources (property taxes), 37.7% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,569 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors15.4 FTE
Per 232 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,569 Top 100% in Oklahoma — larger than 0% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 159.0
Students per teacher 21.1:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403060001704
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 22.4%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 15.4
Students per counselor 232:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 236
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union, which includes Union Hs.
$12,490
Per student
-12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 37.7%
Federal 14.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Union Hs
How many students attend Union Hs?
Union Hs has 3,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hs is 21.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Hs?
The largest demographic group at Union Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tulsa, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Hs?
Union Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.