- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Western Heights Hs
Federal NCES profile for Western Heights Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403237029721
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Heights Hs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 771
- students enrolled
Western Heights Hs has class sizes larger than 91% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Hs ranks #4 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Western Heights · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403237029721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Western Heights Hs grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 403237029721 · Oklahoma City, OK High · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Council Grove Es (413 students)
Western Heights Hs grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Western Heights Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Winds West Es 278
Winds West Es
278 students
What this shows Western Heights Hs reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Heights Hs compares
Western Heights 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 17.8%
White 15.3%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Western Heights Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgestone Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winds West Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Heights Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Heights Hs
How many students attend Western Heights Hs?
Western Heights Hs has 771 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Hs is 20.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Heights Hs?
The largest demographic group at Western Heights Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Heights Hs?
Western Heights Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Hs ranks #4 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 Hs, Western Heights also operates Council Grove Es (413 students), Bridgestone Es (407 students), and John Glenn Es (398 students). See the Western Heights district page for the complete list.