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NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS

2801 Northwest 27th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 · (405) 587-6300 · Oklahoma County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,914 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,914
High
DISTRICT 938 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
102 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
1,829 students
DISTRICT 91% · 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
Grade 9
477
Grade 10
545
Grade 11
450
Grade 12
442
Student demographics
White
1437%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
1,47677%
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 21%
Black
1337%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 8%
Asian
483%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
734%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 14%
Native American
312%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 11%
Pacific Islander
101%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,06956%
Female
84544%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,914
+718 (+60%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
was 16.3:1
% White
7%
was 13%
% Hispanic
77%
was 56%
% Black
7%
was 17%
% Asian
3%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS

NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS operates as an expansive four-year high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, operated by OKLAHOMA CITY. Current enrollment sits at 1,914 students spanning grades 9 through 12. That puts it 332% larger than the typical public school in Oklahoma, which averages around 443 students.

OKLAHOMA CITY runs 58 schools in total, collectively educating 32,864 students. NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 77%. Other groups include 7% White, 7% Black, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 20%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 102 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 18.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 96% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is north of Oklahoma County's rate of about 67%.

Across the wider county, Oklahoma County reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,679 per year, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS is one of 225 public schools in Oklahoma County (combined enrollment of about 161,569 students).

Nearest neighbor: TAFT MS, around 0.4 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS has increased 60%, going from 1,196 students in 2018 to 1,914 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 56% to 77% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 16.3:1 in 2018 to 18.7:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Oklahoma County at a glance

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Population
806,199
Census ACS
Median income
$66,679
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
225
161,569 students

Quick facts

School name
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS
District
OKLAHOMA CITY
Address
2801 Northwest 27th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone
(405) 587-6300
County
Oklahoma County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,914
Teachers (FTE)
102
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,829 (96%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
402277001168
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS
How large is NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS?
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS enrolls approximately 1,914 students in grades 09-12.
Is NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS?
Approximately 18.7:1 students per teacher at NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS?
At NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS, the student body is approximately 7% White, 77% Hispanic, 7% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS public or private?
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS is a public K-12 school, overseen by OKLAHOMA CITY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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