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ARDMORE HS

701 Veterans Blvd, Ardmore, OK 73401ARDMORE
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
751
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$12,749
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
11% vs nat'l
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
24% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
16% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 751 students in grades 09–12 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,749 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ARDMORE HS is a large high in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serving grades 09–12 with 751 students. The district invests $12,749 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ARDMORE HS

751
Total Students
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution365 male · 386 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 519 students
Student Composition
31%
23%
13%
22%
9%
Asian1%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black13%
Multiracial22%
Native American9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 400318029637

Academic Outcomes at ARDMORE HS

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,749Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,749
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,610
Student Support$2,422
Administration$1,530
Operations$1,912
Other$1,275
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,749 spent per student, an estimated $5,648 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
45%
State government
34.4%
Local (property tax)
44.5%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyCarter County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictARDMORE
Phone: (580)226-7680
NCES ID: 400318029637
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ardmore seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
701 Veterans Blvd, Ardmore, OK 73401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.