Education home to public school districts that differ in size and scope, but all are committed to seeing their students succeed. View a complete list of the 24 public school districts at ABetterLifeOKC.com/education/public-schools.
More than 55 schools in the Greater Oklahoma City region have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools, a program that recognizes schools with academic excellence and a safe, welcoming learning environment. Oklahoma City schools have received national recognition for alternative education, early childhood accessibility and the increasing number of teachers earning National Board Certification – the profession’s top credential. Oklahoma City has also invested $700 million into school construction, transportation and technology projects through the MAPS for Kids program. Voters in the Oklahoma City Public Schools District approved a $955 million bond issue late in 2022, the largest in the district’s history. The funds will enable the school district to provide much needed resources to improve buildings, technology, transportation and other capital improvement projects. Other school districts around the metro have continued to invest in their facilities as well. For example, Mustang Public Schools recently opened a new performing arts center for the district's fine arts program and a venue for various community events and performances. In Edmond, the three high schools all have new college-level football stadiums. Districts are constantly tracking their student population and making the necessary adjustments to keep up with growth and technology. Through the dedication of the community, excellent schools can be found in both the city’s urban center and in the surrounding suburban areas.
OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Innovation and improvement are the watchwords of the Oklahoma City Public Schools. With a student population of approximately 34,000 students, the district covers 136 square miles and includes 33 neighborhood elementary schools, 12 middle schools, eight high schools, four alternative schools and six charter school campuses. Additionally, about 16,500 of OKCPS students are bilingual, while approximately 13,000 are English Language Learners. OKCPS also offers specialized learning for students through its career academy program. Areas of focus include entrepreneurship, engineering, law and public safety, finance, health science, information technology, hospitality and tourism, health sciences, fine arts and teacher preparation. Classen School of Advanced Studies, part of the Oklahoma City Public School District, also offers OKCPS students in grades six through 12 two distinct areas of study, which are its International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and its visual and performing arts program. It’s one of the top high schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 analysis.
For a full list of schools serving the OKC metro, visit ABetterLifeOKC.com/education. The OKC metro area is
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