Education
For example, Mustang Public Schools will soon open a new performing arts center. 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
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
city’s urban center and in the surrounding suburban areas. For a full list of schools serving the Oklahoma City metro, visit ABetterLifeOKC. com/education. The Oklahoma City metro area is home to public school districts that differ in size and scope, but all are committed to seeing their students succeed after graduation. View a complete list of the 24 public school districts at ABetterLifeOKC.com/ education/public-schools. Oklahoma City Public Schools
Mathematics (OSSM) has been operating for 24 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. The district covers 130 square miles, including parts of Oklahoma City and south Logan County. The district has 27 schools total. More than 24,400 students are learning
Oklahoma City Public Schools offers a variety of opportunities for its students, even after school hours. Photo courtesy OKCPS.
Innovation and improvement are the watchwords of the Oklahoma City Public Schools. The district covers 135 square miles and includes 33 neighborhood elementary schools, 13 middle schools, eight high schools, four alternative schools and 17 charter school campuses. With a student population of approximately 45,000, it is the largest school district in the state. Oklahoma City Public Schools 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 6 through 12 two distinct areas of study, which are its International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
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