Oklahoma Schools
There are 1,812 public schools in Oklahoma distributed in 600 school districts. A total of 678,315 students attend Oklahoma schools and 41,908 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 935 elementary, 365 middle, 468 high schools, and 44 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 128 private schools are serving students in Oklahoma.
| Number of District | 600 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,812 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 935 schools / 351,511 students |
| Middle | 365 schools / 130,168 students |
| High | 468 schools / 183,632 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 44 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,725 schools |
| Charter | 66 schools |
| Magnet | 12 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 9 schools |
Oklahoma Department of Education
Oklahoma School Districts
In Oklahoma, 600 school districts are serving their students in 1,812 schools. Oklahoma City Public Schools is the largest district with 59 schools and 38,709 students.
3100 North Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
3027 S New Haven Ave, Tulsa, OK
1001 West Danforth Road, Edmond, OK
1500 Southeast 4th Street, Moore, OK
5401 Northwest 40th Street, Warr Acres, OK
Student Population
A total of 694,113 students are attending Oklahoma schools. By gender, there are 356,064 (51.3%) male and 338,049 (51.3%) female students in OK schools.
By race/ethnicity, 335,933 White (48.4%), 55,128 Black (7.9%), and 13,813 Asian (2.0%) students are attending Oklahoma schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 80 percent of students in fourth grade and 66 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 63 percent of students in fourth grade and 71 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 80% | 35% | 66% | 26% |
| Reading | 63% | 29% | 71% | 26% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Oklahoma schools, total 27,087 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 84 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 49,002 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 27,087 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 4,348 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 6,072 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 23,678 | |
| International BS program | 84 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 49,002 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 41,908 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Oklahoma and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 99.5% of teachers are certified. 88.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 41,908 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 41,711 | 99.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 207 | 0.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2,879 | 6.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2,019 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 1,721 | Students per counselor: 394 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 166 | - |
| Security guards | 51 | - |
| Nurses | 369 | - |
| Psychologists | 188 | - |
| Social workers | 58 | - |
Public Schools in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, 1,812 public schools are serving 678,315 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Oklahoma
128 private schools are serving students in Oklahoma. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.