MUSTANG PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 nearly 12,000 students. The Niche research firm ranked Mustang as the sixth-best school district in the state for student athletes. NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 one alternative school. McKinley Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022. PUTNAM CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Putnam City Public School district, the fifth largest in the state, is located in Oklahoma City. Covering 43 square miles, the district serves more than 19,000 students at 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools and an academy. The district has five National Blue Ribbon Schools: Coronado Heights Elementary, James L. Dennis Elementary, Putnam City North High School, Wiley Post Elementary and Will Rogers Elementary. CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 have charter schools. To see a list of all charter schools in Oklahoma, including the Greater Oklahoma City region, please visit the State Department of Education's website at sde.ok.gov/current-charter. ADVANCED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CHARTER (ASTEC) SCHOOL Address: 2401 NW 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Phone: 405.947.6272 Website: asteccharterschools.com Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Overview: Oklahoma’s first start-up charter school, ASTEC, is a tuition-free science, technology, engineering, arts and math (S.T.E.A.M.) school, in which student scholars have technology as a core subject every day in engaging classrooms where the liberal arts are fully integrated. In addition to these core subjects, ASTEC values character, manners, proper etiquette, social and cultural awareness, a strong work ethic and entrepreneurship. Today, the combined enrollment of the elementary school, middle school and high school totals 1,250 students. DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY Address: 9212 N. Kelley Ave., Ste. 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Phone: 405.605.0201 Website: doveschools.org Grades: K through 12th Overview: Serving more than 2,100 students in five preparatory schools, Dove Science Academy focuses on math, science, engineering and computer technologies, providing opportunities for underserved communities. With a college acceptance rate of 100%, Dove Science Academy has earned the reputation of providing a distinct, high- quality education.
SANTA FE SOUTH SCHOOLS Address: 7000 Crossroads Blvd., Suite 4000, Oklahoma City, OK 73149 Phone: 405.601.5440
Website: santafesouth.org Grades: Pre-K through 12th
Overview: With 3,500 students enrolled, Santa Fe South is the largest comprehensive charter school in the state. There are no testing or other requirements for admission other than to be a student in the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. Students are provided with a challenging academic program through an expanded and rigorous curriculum that emphasizes college prep habits, the development of social responsibilities, lifelong skills and self-confidence.
HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY Address: 3333 N. Shartel Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: 405.702.4322
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