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What's the biggest difference between EAST CENTRAL HS and what you expected?
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Enrollment
1,160
High
DISTRICT 820 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TULSA·NCES 403024001607
East Central High School
12150 East 11th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128 · (918) 746-9700 · Tulsa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,160 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
957 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 293 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 321 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 302 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 244 | 21% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like East Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central High School this school | 1,160 | 82.5% | N/A |
| Dove Science Academy High School Oklahoma City | 389 | 83.3% | N/A |
| Union HS Freshman Academy Broken Arrow | 1,242 | 75.1% | N/A |
| Dove Science Academy HS Tulsa Tulsa | 343 | 88.0% | N/A |
| Nathan Hale High School Tulsa | 995 | 79.8% | N/A |
| Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City | 1,914 | 95.6% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Tulsa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,160 | #40 of 467 | #10 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.8:1 | #216 of 220 | #24 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.8% | #164 of 220 | #21 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.5% | #35 of 323 | #8 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.0% | #87 of 120 | #10 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,160
-3 (0%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 1,199
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
was 18.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,160 | 51 | 22.8:1 | 83% (957) |
| 2023-24 | 1,189 | 53.8 | 22.1:1 | 89% (1,054) |
| 2022-23 | 1,185 | 54.3 | 21.8:1 | 84% (1,000) |
| 2020-21 | 1,163 | 63 | 18.5:1 | 92% (1,068) |
| 2017-18 | 1,115 | 55.1 | 20.3:1 | 87% (966) |
| 2015-16 | 1,079 | 54 | 20.0:1 | 99% (1,073) |
| 2010-11 | 1,141 | 68 | 16.8:1 | 93% (1,066) |
| 2000-01 | 1,231 | 70 | 17.6:1 | 50% (611) |
| 1990-91 | 1,199 | 56 | 21.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Central High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (1,115 to 1,160); teachers down 7% (55.1 to 51).
About East Central High School
East Central High School is the name of a large high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It had 1,160 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, high schools in Oklahoma enroll about 443 students on average.
District-wide, TULSA has 69 schools and 33,617 students.
The share of Hispanic students at East Central High School is 63%, a majority. The remaining students are 13% Black, 9% White, 6% multiracial, and 4% Asian. Census figures show Tulsa County is about 16% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 57, compared with 70 nationally.
The school lists 51 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.8:1. Compared with the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma, this school's ratio is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 83% of the student body. Across public schools in Tulsa County, the average is 62%.
American Community Survey estimates for Tulsa County show that median household income comes to about $69,009, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Tulsa County counts 180 public schools with about 113,616 students.
The closest school to East Central High School is Lewis and Clark Elementary School, located about 0.6 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of East Central High School.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Large. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 1,163 to 1,160. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 18.5:1 to 22.8:1.
People who know East Central High School can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Tulsa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
680,794
Census ACS
Median income
$69,009
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
113,616 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TULSA
- Booker T. Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,302 students
- Thomas Edison Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 1,083 students
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
- Nathan Hale High SchoolHigh · 995 students
- Will Rogers College High SchoolHigh · 992 students
- Edison Preparatory Middle SchoolMiddle · 860 students
Other schools in Tulsa
- Union High SchoolHigh · 3,569 students
- Union 6th-7th Grade CenterMiddle · 2,123 students
- Booker T. Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,302 students
- Thomas Edison Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 1,083 students
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
- Nathan Hale High SchoolHigh · 995 students
Other East Central High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named East Central High. East Central High School is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- East Central High SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 3,362 students
- East Central High SchoolSt Leon, IN · 1,225 students
- East Central High SchoolMoss Point, MS · 777 students
Nearby schools
- Lewis and Clark Elementary School0.6 mi · 430
- Cooper Elementary School0.7 mi · 516
- Kerr Elementary School0.8 mi · 349
- East Central Middle School0.9 mi · 843
- Peary Elementary School1.1 mi · 287
- Disney Elementary School1.4 mi · 724
Frequently asked questions
About East Central High SchoolHow large is East Central High School?
East Central High School enrolls approximately 1,160 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does East Central High School serve?
East Central High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at East Central High School?
Approximately 22.8:1 students per teacher at East Central High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Central High School?
At East Central High School, the student body is approximately 9% White, 63% Hispanic, 13% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees East Central High School?
East Central High School is overseen by TULSA in Tulsa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.