- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403237002728
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oklahoma schools.
- #7 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 248
- students enrolled
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr has class sizes larger than 95% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr ranks #7 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Western Heights · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403237002728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 403237002728 · Oklahoma City, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 22.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Heights Hs (771 students)
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Height
Western Heights Hs
771 students
- Council Grove
Council Grove Es
413 students
- Bridgestone Es
Bridgestone Es
407 students
- John Glenn Es
John Glenn Es
398 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Ms
370 students
- This school 248
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr
248 students
What this shows Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr compares
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr is a shrinking 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Heights reports $13,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Heights Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Council Grove Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgestone Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School High School
Standard public school
14,517 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Westmoore Hs
Standard public school
2,607 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam City West Hs
Standard public school
2,032 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Putnam City Hs
Standard public school
1,995 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Classen Hs
Standard public school
1,914 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
U. S. Grant Hs
Standard public school
1,680 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr?
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr has 248 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr is 22.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr?
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr ranks #7 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Western Heights?
Besides Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr, Western Heights also operates Western Heights Hs (771 students), Council Grove Es (413 students), and Bridgestone Es (407 students). See the Western Heights district page for the complete list.