Enrollment
771
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403237029721
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Heights Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Heights Hs
Western Heights Hs is a large high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Oklahoma schools and 29% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 92% of state schools at 771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oklahoma City's high schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School High School (14,517 students): Western Heights Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 33.7:1).
Western Heights also operates Council Grove Es (413 students) and Bridgestone Es (407 students) alongside Western Heights Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Western Heights Hs compares
Western Heights Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,372
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Heights, which includes Western Heights Hs.
$13,372
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 19.8%
Federal 16.6%
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.
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
- 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
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Western Heights Hs a good school?
Western Heights Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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