CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES

1901 North Ellison Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73106

www.okcps.org

810 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Classen School of Advanced Studies (CSAS) is a prestigious magnet school located in the historic Heritage Hills area of Oklahoma City. As part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its specialized focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The school serves as a hub for students who are looking for a challenging curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and high-level scholarship, making it one of the most sought-after educational institutions in the region.

Beyond its academic reputation, Classen is distinguished by its strong emphasis on the fine and performing arts. The school offers comprehensive programming in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts, often integrating these disciplines with traditional academic coursework. This dual focus creates a unique campus culture where students are encouraged to balance intellectual achievement with creative expression, resulting in a diverse student body that frequently excels in both state competitions and post-secondary admissions.

810

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	195
Black	146
Asian	91
Two or More	98
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

White
265 (32.7%)
Hispanic
195 (24.1%)
Black
146 (18.0%)
Two or More
98 (12.1%)
Asian
91 (11.2%)
American Indian
12 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OKLAHOMA CITY
Phone:	(405)587-5400
Website:	http://www.okcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 244

Grade 10 236

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 153