Enrollment
214
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 403177001758
Watonga Hs — Watonga, OK
Federal NCES profile for Watonga Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 53
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 49
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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watonga Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Watonga Hs reports 214 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 214 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Watonga spends $19,266 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.9% from local sources (property taxes), 41.4% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Watonga 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 36% | — | — |
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,266
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
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.
Overview
Enrollment 214 Top 36% in Oklahoma — larger than 64% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403177001758
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 214:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.6%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watonga, which includes Watonga Hs.
$19,266
Per student
+36%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 41.4%
Federal 18.7%
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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Watonga Hs is 11.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Watonga, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watonga Hs?
Watonga Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.