- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waurika, OK
Waurika Hs
Federal NCES profile for Waurika Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403198001767
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waurika Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waurika · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 144
- students enrolled
Waurika Hs has class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waurika Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waurika, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Waurika Hs grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 403198001767 · Waurika, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 18:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waurika Es (190 students)
Waurika Hs grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Waurika Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waurika Es
Waurika Es
190 students
- This school
Waurika Hs
144 students
- Waurika Ms
Waurika Ms
91 students
What this shows Waurika Hs reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waurika Hs compares
Waurika 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$16,507
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Waurika Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waurika reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waurika Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waurika Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waurika Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waurika Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waurika Hs
How many students attend Waurika Hs?
Waurika Hs has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waurika, OK. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waurika Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Waurika Hs is 18:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waurika Hs?
The largest demographic group at Waurika Hs is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Waurika, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waurika Hs?
Waurika Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Waurika Hs rank among public schools in Waurika?
By Resource Investment Index, Waurika Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waurika, 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 Waurika?
Besides Waurika Hs, Waurika also operates Waurika Es (190 students) and Waurika Ms (91 students). See the Waurika district page for the complete list.