- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watonga, OK
Watonga Hs
Federal NCES profile for Watonga Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403177001758
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watonga Hs earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Watonga · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 214
- students enrolled
Watonga Hs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watonga Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Watonga, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Watonga Hs held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 403177001758 · Watonga, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Watonga Es (369 students)
Watonga Hs held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Watonga Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watonga Es
Watonga Es
369 students
- This school
Watonga Hs
214 students
- Watonga Ms
Watonga Ms
148 students
What this shows Watonga Hs reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watonga Hs compares
Watonga 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Watonga Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watonga reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watonga Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watonga Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watonga Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watonga Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watonga Hs
How many students attend Watonga Hs?
Watonga Hs has 214 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watonga, OK. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Watonga Hs is 11.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 24% 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 Watonga Hs?
The largest demographic group at Watonga Hs is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Watonga, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watonga Hs?
Watonga Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Watonga Hs rank among public schools in Watonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Watonga Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Watonga, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Watonga?
Besides Watonga Hs, Watonga also operates Watonga Es (369 students) and Watonga Ms (148 students). See the Watonga district page for the complete list.