Northwest Classen High School is a public high school serving students in grades 9–12 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Serving 1,914 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Classen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwest Classen High School serves the west part of Oklahoma City, covering an attendance zone of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Classen High School's student population of 1,914 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,914 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Bridges to the Future
School Rankings
Northwest Classen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Classen High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
73%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Yellow
School Mascot
Bedivere; (knight Of The Round Table)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Classen High School's ranking?
Northwest Classen High School is ranked #1602 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Northwest Classen High School often compared to?
Northwest Classen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astec Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Classen High School?
The graduation rate of Northwest Classen High School is 73%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Northwest Classen High School?
1,914 students attend Northwest Classen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Northwest Classen High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Classen High School?
Northwest Classen High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Classen High School offer ?
Northwest Classen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Classen High School part of?
Northwest Classen High School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northwest Classen High School located?
Northwest Classen High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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