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CENTRAL HS

3101 West Edison Street, Tulsa, OK 74127TULSA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
414
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$15,952
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
30.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 95% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 414 students in grades 09–12 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,952 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CENTRAL HS is a mid-sized high in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving grades 09–12 with 414 students. The district invests $15,952 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 30.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at CENTRAL HS

414
Total Students
30.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
14
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 Distribution222 male · 192 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 348 students
Student Composition
8%
11%
61%
10%
Asian1%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black61%
Multiracial10%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 403024001596

Academic Outcomes at CENTRAL HS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 22th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 74127

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,952Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,952
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,019
Student Support$3,031
Administration$1,914
Operations$2,393
Other$1,595
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,952 spent per student, an estimated $7,067 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
43%
State government
29.9%
Local (property tax)
43.1%
Federal programs
27.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 30.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KENDALL-WHITTIER ESDISNEY ESSKELLY ESPROJECT ACCEPT TRAICE ES
+12 more
↓
Middle
EDISON PREPARATORY MSWILL ROGERS COLLEGE MSMONROE DEMONSTRATION MSCARVER MS
+2 more
↓
High School
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HSEAST CENTRAL HSTHOMAS EDISON PREPARATORY HSNATHAN HALE HS
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOsage County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTULSA →
Phone: (918)833-8400
NCES ID: 403024001596
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Tulsa seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in TULSA
High
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HS
1,280 students · 09–12
● 31 opp52% FRL
High
EAST CENTRAL HS
1,185 students · 09–12
● 41 opp84% FRL
High
THOMAS EDISON PREPARATORY HS
1,091 students · 09–12
● 53 opp60% FRL
High
NATHAN HALE HS
1,054 students · 09–12
● 46 opp81% FRL
High
MEMORIAL HS
1,036 students · 09–12
● 44 opp78% FRL
High
WILL ROGERS COLLEGE HS
1,002 students · 09–12
● 37 opp92% FRL
Mid
EDISON PREPARATORY MS
822 students · 06–08
● 53 opp65% FRL
Elem
KENDALL-WHITTIER ES
818 students · PK–05
● 41 opp88% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3101 West Edison Street, Tulsa, OK 74127
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.