At a glance
Reported students
1,914
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
102.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 467 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
509
Northwest Classen HS: 1,914 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Northwest Classen HS
Northwest Classen HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oklahoma City. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Oklahoma City. NCES reports 1,914 students for 2024–25.
Among 467 high schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 177 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Oklahoma median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.1%) and White (7.5%). English learners represent 45.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northwest Classen HS
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 102.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 45.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic77.1%
- Black6.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oklahoma City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
U. S. Grant HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,680 reported students
Capitol Hill HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,494 reported students
Southeast HS
High · Grades 09–12
860 reported students
Classen HS of Advanced Studies
High · Grades 09–12
810 reported students
John Marshall HS
High · Grades 09–12
802 reported students
Douglass HS
High · Grades 09–12
773 reported students
Public schools near Northwest Classen HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astec Charter HS High · Charter · Astec Charter School | 09–12 | 435 | 0.7 mi |
| Putnam Heights Academy HS High · Oklahoma City | 09–12 | 95 | 1.5 mi |
| Epic Charter Virtual HS High · Charter · Epic Charter Virtual School | 09–12 | 14,517 | 1.9 mi |
| Dove Science Academy HS High · Charter · Dove Schools of Okc (Charter) | 09–12 | 389 | 2 mi |
| Harding Fine Arts HS High · Charter · Harding Fine Arts Charter Academy | 09–12 | 400 | 2.1 mi |
| Emerson North HS High · Oklahoma City | 09–12 | 530 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Classen HS
What grades does Northwest Classen HS serve?
Northwest Classen HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oklahoma City.
How many students attend Northwest Classen HS?
Northwest Classen HS reported 1,914 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 467 Oklahoma high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,556 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northwest Classen HS?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,914 students and 102.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Northwest Classen HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northwest Classen HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oklahoma City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northwest Classen HS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northwest Classen HS in?
Northwest Classen HS is part of Oklahoma City, based in Oklahoma City, OK, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northwest Classen HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Astec Charter HS (0.7 mi), Putnam Heights Academy HS (1.5 mi), Epic Charter Virtual HS (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.