Classen School of Advanced Studies, part of the Oklahoma City Public School District, also offers OKCPS students in grades 6 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. Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) One of America’s premier math and science high schools, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) has been operating for 25 years, during which the school has produced more than 400 National Merit Finalists and over 200 National Merit Commended Scholars. A tuition-free residential high school for juniors and seniors with exceptional ability in math and science, OSSM has been cited as one of “America’s Best Schools” (Redbook) and deemed “the most rigorous academic program of its kind in the nation” by Dr. Julian Stanley of Johns Hopkins University. Students at OSSM study at least seven academic courses plus fine arts and physical education courses each semester. Students also participate in campus and community service as part of their graduation requirements. OSSM is located on a 32-acre site to the northeast of downtown Oklahoma City, adjacent to the libraries and research resources of the Oklahoma Health Center. OSSM currently has nearly 200 students enrolled. Students from all 77 of Oklahoma’s counties have been selected to attend OSSM. Edmond Public Schools Edmond is a suburb located directly north of Oklahoma City and covers 130 square miles, including parts of OKC and south Logan County. The district has 27 schools total, including three high schools, each named as a top 10 high school in the state by U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High School Rankings. More than 23,600 students are learning at 17 elementary schools, six middle schools and three high schools, as well as one early childhood center. The district’s National Blue Ribbon Schools are Central Middle School, Cheyenne Middle School, Cimarron Middle School, Edmond Memorial High School, Edmond North High School, Edmond Santa Fe High School, Northern Hills Elementary School, Russell Dougherty Elementary School, Sequoyah Middle School and Summit Middle School. EPS offers a robust advanced placement program. In the past several years, more than 100 EPS students have been named a National Merit Finalist or Commended Scholar. Mid-Del Public Schools The Midwest City-Del City School District is located immediately east of Oklahoma City and serves more than 14,500 students. The district covers 70 square miles and includes 15 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools. Moore Public Schools The city of Moore is located directly south of Oklahoma City. Moore Public Schools offers pre-K through 12th grade and has a student population of
Putnam City Public Schools The Putnam City Public School district is located in Oklahoma City. Covering 43 square miles, the district serves more than 19,400 students at 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and three high schools and has an overall population of more than 119,000. The district has five National Blue Ribbon Schools. The schools with that high honor are Coronado Heights Elementary, James L.
nearly 25,000, making it the fourth-largest system in the state. The district includes 25 elementary schools, six junior high schools and three high schools, encompassing 159 square miles in Moore and South Oklahoma City. Leslie R. Fisher Elementary School and Moore West Junior High School are National Blue Ribbon Schools. Mustang Public Schools
Dennis Elementary, Putnam City North High School, Wiley Post Elementary and Will Rogers Elementary. Charter schools The number of Charter Schools is growing in Greater Oklahoma City. Charter schools are public schools established by contract with sponsors and often promote a specific curriculum and learning style. Several Greater Oklahoma City school districts are authorized by state law to
While the city is only 12 square miles, the district encompasses 72 square miles in the southwest part of the metro. The district has eight elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools and one high school. It is the 13th largest district in the state, with 12,361 students. The Niche research firm ranked Mustang as the second-best school district in the state for student athletes. Norman Public Schools
have charter schools – Choctaw-Nicoma Park, Edmond, Mid-Del, Moore, Mustang, Norman, Oklahoma City and Putnam City. Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter (ASTEC) School In 2000, the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter (ASTEC) School was Oklahoma’s first start-up charter school. Today, the combined enrollment of
Located south of Oklahoma City, Norman is the third largest city in Oklahoma and is home to the University of Oklahoma. NPS serves nearly 14,500 students, spread across 17 elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools and two alternative schools. The district is home to six National Blue Ribbon Schools, which are Lakeview Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Norman High School, Roosevelt Elementary, Truman Elementary and West Mid-High.
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