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CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES

1901 North Ellison Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73106OKLAHOMA CITY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
743
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$14,965
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 743 students in grades 09–12 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,965 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES is a large high in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades 09–12 with 743 students. The district invests $14,965 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES

743
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution310 male · 433 female
42%
58%
Male 42%Female 58%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 369 students
Student Composition
13%
30%
21%
24%
9%
Asian13%
White30%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black24%
Multiracial9%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402277001885

Academic Outcomes at CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,965Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,965
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,584
Student Support$2,843
Administration$1,796
Operations$2,245
Other$1,496
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,965 spent per student, an estimated $6,629 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
33%
State government
32.9%
Local (property tax)
33.0%
Federal programs
34.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FILLMORE ESBODINE ESCESAR CHAVEZ ESBRITTON ES
+8 more
↓
Middle
TAFT MSJEFFERSON MSCLASSEN MS OF ADVANCED STUDIESROOSEVELT MS
+7 more
↓
High School
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HSU. S. GRANT HSCAPITOL HILL HSSOUTHEAST HS
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOKLAHOMA CITY →
Phone: (405)587-5400
NCES ID: 402277001885
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma City seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in OKLAHOMA CITY
High
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS
1,702 students · 09–12
● 38 opp96% FRL
High
U. S. GRANT HS
1,594 students · 09–12
● 35 opp98% FRL
High
CAPITOL HILL HS
1,455 students · 09–12
99% FRL
Mid
TAFT MS
1,045 students · 05–08
● 38 opp98% FRL
Mid
JEFFERSON MS
919 students · 05–08
98% FRL
Mid
CLASSEN MS OF ADVANCED STUDIES
855 students · 05–08
48% FRL
High
SOUTHEAST HS
854 students · 09–12
● 35 opp94% FRL
Mid
ROOSEVELT MS
853 students · 05–08
● 35 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1901 North Ellison Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.