Oklahoma City Public Schools
Location
3101 Lyon Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
United States
District information
TypePublic, Primary, Secondary, Co-Educational, Independent
MottoPreparing students for success in school, work, and life
GradesPK–12
Established1889; 135 years ago (1889)
SuperintendentDr. Sean McDaniel
Schools66
Budget$400 million[1]
Students and staff
Students32,086 (2021-2022)
Staff4,600
Other information
Websitewww.okcps.org

The Oklahoma City Public Schools, abbreviated OKCPS, is a multicultural public school district serving most of the urban area of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is the second largest primary and secondary education district in the state of Oklahoma, after Tulsa Public Schools, with 66 schools and approximately 32,086 students enrolled students during the 2021–2022 school year.[2]

History

Subscription schools were the first schools in Oklahoma Territory, but public schools began to emerge in the 1890s, shortly before 1907 statehood. By 1909, Oklahoma City had ten public school buildings.[3] By 1930 the city had three high schools, six junior high schools, and 51 elementary schools with an enrollment of 38,593.[3]

Boundary

The district boundary, all in Oklahoma County, includes the majority of Oklahoma City, as well as: Nichols Hills, Spencer, The Village, and Valley Brook; and portions of: Choctaw, Del City, Midwest City, and Nicoma Park.[4]

Schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

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Former schools

References

  1. ^ "Oklahoma City Public Schools" https://www.usa.com/school-district-4022770.htm, USA.com (accessed April 19, 2013)
  2. ^ "School enrollment on rise again after pandemic plunge". The Journal Record. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Wilson, Linda D. "Oklahoma City" "Oklahoma City". Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2014., Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed April 19, 2013)
  4. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oklahoma County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Martinez-Keel, Nuria (June 6, 2023). "South-side elementary school to be shut down three years early over structural issues". The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Retrieved January 26, 2024.

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City of Oklahoma City
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