Enrollment
657
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 403207001776
Weatherford Hs — Weatherford, OK
Federal NCES profile for Weatherford Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 23
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
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
District: Weatherford · Oklahoma
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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weatherford Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Weatherford Hs reports 657 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 299 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weatherford spends $9,338 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.4% from local sources (property taxes), 42.8% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Weatherford 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 88% | — | — |
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$9,338
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 299 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 657 Top 88% in Oklahoma — larger than 12% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403207001776
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.2
Students per counselor 299:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Expulsions 42
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weatherford, which includes Weatherford Hs.
$9,338
Per student
-34%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.9%
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
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Weatherford Hs
How many students attend Weatherford Hs?
Weatherford Hs has 657 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weatherford, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weatherford Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Weatherford Hs is 19.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weatherford Hs?
The largest demographic group at Weatherford Hs is White at 59.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Weatherford, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weatherford Hs?
Weatherford Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) 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.