Below Average
#1582 of 1,750 schools in OK
Northwest Classen HS
High School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK
An Oklahoma City high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2801 Northwest 27th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
- Math 2% proficient (2025)
- Reading 12% proficient (2025)
- 75.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwest Classen HS score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Classen HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,428
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astec Charter HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Putnam Heights Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School IncPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Epic Charter School High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 13,350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oklahoma City
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #56 of 57
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Classen HS is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Classen HS
Northwest Classen HS is a public high school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 1,902 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,582 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Classen HS
What grades does Northwest Classen HS serve?
Northwest Classen HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Classen HS?
Northwest Classen HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classen HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Classen HS is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Classen HS rank in OK?
Northwest Classen HS ranks #1,582 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Northwest Classen HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Classen HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest Classen HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Classen HS has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Classen HS a charter school?
No, Northwest Classen HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Classen HS a Title I school?
No, Northwest Classen HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Classen HS?
95.6% of students at Northwest Classen HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (405) 587-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 75.0%
- Area population (ZIP 73107)
- 25,995
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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