Is Northwest Classen High School a good school?

Northwest Classen High School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Oklahoma high schools.

How many students attend Northwest Classen High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,702 students attended Northwest Classen High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Classen High School?

Students at Northwest Classen High School are 76% Hispanic, 8% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Northwest Classen High School?

Northwest Classen High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Buchanan Elementary School Elementary : Cleveland Elementary School Elementary : Esperanza Elementary School Elementary : Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary : Kaiser Elementary School Elementary : Mark Twain Elementary School Elementary : Rockwood Elementary School Elementary : Van Buren Elementary School Middle : Mary Golda Ross Middle School Middle : Taft Middle School

Northwest Classen High School

Summary:

Northwest Classen High School is a public high school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12 from a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged population.

Despite serving a diverse student body, Northwest Classen High School has consistently ranked among the lower-performing high schools in Oklahoma, with proficiency rates in core subjects significantly below state and district averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 13.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 2.9% in Mathematics, 2.4% in Science, and 9.3% in U.S. History. This academic underperformance is particularly concerning given that 96.24% of students at the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students per teacher is also relatively high, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

When comparing Northwest Classen High School to nearby schools, the disparities in academic achievement become even more apparent. For instance, Classen High School of Advanced Studies, located just 1.88 miles away, consistently ranks among the top-performing high schools in the state, with 68.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.5% in Mathematics. This stark contrast highlights the significant challenges faced by Northwest Classen High School in addressing the unique needs and supporting the academic success of its predominantly Hispanic and African American student population, who rank significantly lower than their peers at other schools in the Oklahoma City district and the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2801 Northwest 27th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-3107

(405) 587-6300

District: Oklahoma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
426^th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,782

Feeder schools for Northwest Classen High School:

Elementary:	Buchanan Elementary School
	Cleveland Elementary School
	Esperanza Elementary School
	Hawthorne Elementary School
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	Kaiser Elementary School
	Mark Twain Elementary School
	Rockwood Elementary School
	Van Buren Elementary School
Middle:	Mary Golda Ross Middle School
	Taft Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 1,702

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.5%

White:

8.3%

African American:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Classen High School ranks worse than 97% of high schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 6^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest Classen High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Northwest Classen High School has the largest high school student body size in the Oklahoma City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.5%), White (8.3%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Classen High School is 15.6. 5 high schools in the Oklahoma City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northwest Classen High School employs 108.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Classen High School is $11,782, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Oklahoma City School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwest Classen High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Classen High School 426^th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Northwest Classen High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	29.72	347^th	428	18.9%
2010	41.80	295^th	431	31.6%
2011	50.12	232^nd	424	45.3%
2015	51.94	296^th	449	34.1%
2016	31.08	198^th	251	21.1%
2017	2.37	197^th	197	0.0%
2021	6.71	299^th	307	2.6%
2022	4.15	347^th	350	0.9%
2023	7.45	426^th	439	3.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.17	42^nd	67	37.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.06	152^nd	184	17.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	14.11	172^nd	187	8.0%
2022	5.23	199^th	201	1.0%
2023	10.74	364^th	380	4.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.69	23^rd	25	8.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.49	339^th	353	4.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.02	341^st	355	3.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.76	64^th	70	8.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.65	66^th	66	0.0%
2023	12.76	116^th	129	10.1%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest Classen High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.21	108^th	196	44.9%
2023	23.79	279^th	350	20.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

hello! Im Lapernie Roberts and i qraduated from NWC in 2008.. I loved this school when i went there all 4 years and i still love it after i'm qone.. I played basketball for the best coach alive Cindy George!! and i also had the best principal while there Tamie Sanders.. I couldn't ask more out of a wonderful school as NORTHWEST CLASSEN HIGH!! I wish i could qo back (smiles) but I will qo back to visit with friends and the wonderful staff.. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Northwest Classen High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	627	620	165	108	69	n/a	n/a	1589
1989	597	576	155	104	76	n/a	n/a	1508
1990	587	522	158	102	64	n/a	n/a	1433
1991	640	486	153	108	48	n/a	n/a	1435
1992	808	381	132	119	39	n/a	n/a	1479
1993	638	457	166	171	52	n/a	n/a	1484
1994	556	435	200	193	51	n/a	n/a	1435
1995	513	365	158	222	47	n/a	n/a	1305
1996	513	365	158	222	47	n/a	n/a	1305
1997	473	409	164	216	51	n/a	n/a	1313
1998	506	412	150	216	62	n/a	n/a	1346
1999	543	424	168	274	65	n/a	n/a	1474
2000	525	398	159	294	70	n/a	n/a	1446
2001	475	381	146	346	68	n/a	n/a	1416
2002	419	350	140	410	85	n/a	n/a	1404
2003	419	350	140	410	85	n/a	n/a	1404
2004	382	345	126	469	89	n/a	n/a	1411
2005	327	282	103	415	84	n/a	n/a	1211
2006	328	315	94	413	88	n/a	n/a	1238
2007	312	261	92	405	71	n/a	n/a	1141
2008	280	244	79	419	65	n/a	n/a	1087
2009	277	263	76	434	57	n/a	n/a	1107
2010	244	257	81	438	73	n/a	n/a	1093
2011	242	251	87	405	76	2	7	1070
2012	201	227	83	399	60	0	12	982
2013	190	234	77	460	49	1	11	1022
2014	183	231	84	498	42	1	21	1060
2015	169	230	90	554	41	1	26	1111
2016	180	217	87	591	53	2	36	1166
2017	171	195	77	644	50	4	51	1192
2018	161	199	73	671	42	6	44	1196
2019	149	208	57	657	44	9	53	1177
2020	151	184	41	917	42	6	46	1387
2021	115	138	37	954	32	4	49	1329
2022	141	138	34	1141	38	4	52	1548
2023	141	129	28	1302	38	1	63	1702

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwest Classen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1589	70.5	22.5	n/a
1989	1508	72.0	20.9	n/a
1990	1433	70.4	20.3	n/a
1991	1435	78.6	18.2	n/a
1992	1479	80.5	18.3	32.3
1993	1484	80.0	18.6	n/a
1994	1435	79.1	18.1	42.1
1995	1305	80.1	16.3	55.1
1996	1305	80.1	16.3	55.1
1997	1313	77.8	16.9	62.2
1998	1346	77.7	17.3	60.7
1999	1474	85.0	17.3	71.5
2000	1446	88.0	16.4	64
2001	1416	92.8	15.3	55.9
2002	1404	90.9	15.4	73.9
2003	1404	90.9	15.4	73.9
2004	1411	79.9	17.7	79.7
2005	1211	78.9	15.3	81.4
2006	1238	77.7	15.9	81.2
2007	1141	78.0	14.6	86.3
2008	1087	83.1	13.1	85.7
2009	1107	76.9	14.4	89.1
2010	1093	75.9	14.4	85.6
2011	1070	76.2	14.0	88.5
2012	982	69.6	14.1	91.8
2013	1022	68.1	15.0	88
2014	1060	69.8	15.1	81.2
2015	1111	76.0	14.6	68.7
2016	1166	81.0	14.3	68.7
2017	1192	77.7	15.3	71.2
2018	1196	73.4	16.2	100
2019	1177	73.9	15.9	87.4
2020	1387	84.1	16.4	92.1
2021	1329	95.9	13.8	90.6
2022	1548	100.1	15.4	96.2
2023	1702	108.4	15.6	96.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwest Classen High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1589	70.5	22.5	n/a
1989	1508	72.0	20.9	n/a
1990	1433	70.4	20.3	n/a
1991	1435	78.6	18.2	n/a
1992	1479	80.5	18.3	32.3
1993	1484	80.0	18.6	n/a
1994	1435	79.1	18.1	42.1
1995	1305	80.1	16.3	55.1
1996	1305	80.1	16.3	55.1
1997	1313	77.8	16.9	62.2
1998	1346	77.7	17.3	60.7
1999	1474	85.0	17.3	71.5
2000	1446	88.0	16.4	64
2001	1416	92.8	15.3	55.9
2002	1404	90.9	15.4	73.9
2003	1404	90.9	15.4	73.9
2004	1411	79.9	17.7	79.7
2005	1211	78.9	15.3	81.4
2006	1238	77.7	15.9	81.2
2007	1141	78.0	14.6	86.3
2008	1087	83.1	13.1	85.7
2009	1107	76.9	14.4	89.1
2010	1093	75.9	14.4	85.6
2011	1070	76.2	14.0	88.5
2012	982	69.6	14.1	91.8
2013	1022	68.1	15.0	88
2014	1060	69.8	15.1	81.2
2015	1111	76.0	14.6	68.7
2016	1166	81.0	14.3	68.7
2017	1192	77.7	15.3	71.2
2018	1196	73.4	16.2	100
2019	1177	73.9	15.9	87.4
2020	1387	84.1	16.4	92.1
2021	1329	95.9	13.8	90.6
2022	1548	100.1	15.4	96.2
2023	1702	108.4	15.6	96.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwest Classen High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,951
2020	$10,236
2021	$12,668
2022	$11,915
2023	$11,782

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Classen High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1177	1702	44.6%
African American	208	129	38%
American Indian	44	38	13.6%
Asian	57	28	50.9%
Hispanic	657	1302	98.2%
Pacific Islander	9	1	88.9%
White	149	141	5.4%
Two or More Races	53	63	18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.4%	96.2%	8.8%

Schools Near Northwest Classen High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CCRA English Language Arts (2023)	CCRA Mathematics (2023)	CCRA Science (2023)	CCRA U.S. History (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	CCRA Science 11th Grade	CCRA U.S. History 11th Grade	Total
Northwest Classen High School	Public	9-12	2801 Northwest 27th Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6300	1,702	108	15.6	96.2%	141 (8.3%)	129 (7.6%)	1,302 (76.5%)	28 (1.6%)	38 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (3.7%)	7.4	426^th of 439 public high schools	3.0%		4.2	347^th of 350 public high schools	0.9%	79	13.1	2.9	2.4	9.3	$11,782
Astec Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	452	20	22.2	89.8%	21 (4.6%)	4 (0.9%)	409 (90.5%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	54.6	182^nd of 439 public high schools	58.5%		15.1	320^th of 350 public high schools	8.6%	138	32.5	6.0	25.6	57.3	$10,806
Putnam Heights Academy High School	Public	9-12	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	46	16	2.8	97.8%	7 (15.2%)	14 (30.4%)	18 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.0%)	4.2	437^th of 439 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0			$57,763
Classen High School Of Advanced Studies	Public	9-12	1901 North Ellison Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5400	743	47	15.9	49.7%	220 (29.6%)	182 (24.5%)	156 (21.0%)	100 (13.5%)	15 (2.0%)	5 (0.7%)	65 (8.7%)	96.8	6^th of 439 public high schools	98.6%		94.3	10^th of 350 public high schools	97.1%	4	68.5	38.5	40.1	65.2	$12,392
Epic Charter School High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1900 NW Expy Floor R3	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	EPIC Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 749-4550	13,255	431	30.7	65.1%	7,048 (53.2%)	764 (5.8%)	1,871 (14.1%)	69 (0.5%)	816 (6.2%)	9 (0.1%)	2,644 (19.9%)	26	339^th of 439 public high schools	22.8%					(n/a)	25.0	7.0	15.9	25.8	$6,891
Dove Science Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	919 NW 23rd	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	361	25	14.6	82.8%	26 (7.2%)	25 (6.9%)	289 (80.1%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	86.9	34^th of 439 public high schools	92.3%		88.5	24^th of 350 public high schools	93.1%	10	41.3	38.1	38.1	58.7	$9,803
Harding Fine Arts Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3333 N Shartel Ave	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Harding Fine Arts (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 702-4322	380	26	14.6	52.6%	139 (36.6%)	80 (21.1%)	89 (23.4%)	8 (2.1%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (14.2%)	67.7	119^th of 439 public high schools	72.9%		88.2	25^th of 350 public high schools	92.9%	94	51.7	12.6	18.4	69.0	$9,479
Emerson Alternative Education (Hs)	Public	9-12	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7900	530	54	9.8	87.0%	87 (16.4%)	156 (29.4%)	220 (41.5%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.8%)	4 (0.8%)	41 (7.7%)	4.1	438^th of 439 public high schools	0.2%		1.4	350^th of 350 public high schools	0.0%	88	1.4	0.7	0.0	5.6	$25,050
Putnam City High School	Public	9-12	5300 Northwest 50th Street	Oklahoma City	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4350	2,014	113	17.8	64.1%	449 (22.3%)	546 (27.1%)	681 (33.8%)	103 (5.1%)	44 (2.2%)	7 (0.3%)	184 (9.1%)	31.9	314^th of 439 public high schools	28.5%		42.6	206^th of 350 public high schools	41.1%	108	29.2	12.0	11.5	31.2	$9,945
Bethany High School	Public	9-12	4500 N Mueller	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 789-6370	528	31	16.7	33.5%	331 (62.7%)	11 (2.1%)	103 (19.5%)	5 (0.9%)	23 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (10.4%)	97.5	4^th of 439 public high schools	99.1%		91.1	18^th of 350 public high schools	94.9%	14	62.4	34.0	48.9	70.9	$11,097

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