Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is a multi-cultural district serving approximately 34,000 students. Our students are educated throughout 33 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 8 high schools, 4 alternative schools and 6 charter schools located within 135.5 square miles in the center of Oklahoma.
We employ nearly 6,100+ administrators, teachers, and support personnel who serve a student population which is comprised of 2% Asian/Pacific Islander, 2% Native American, 6% Multiracial, 14% Caucasian, 22% African American, 54% Hispanic individuals.
Additionally, 16,500 of our students are bilingual and 13,000 are English Language Learners. Our students and their families represent many different languages; top two being English with 59% and Spanish with 39%.
OKCPS offers special education programs across the district to serve the 16% of our population with disabilities or special needs.
OKCPS is a CEP district which means every student eats free breakfast and lunch every day. We serve approximately 55,000 meals daily (including breakfast and lunch), along with snacks at several school sites.
We provide transportation to an average of 7,000 students daily to and from school.
Which Oklahoma City Public School (OKCPS ) District schools accept students by application and when is the deadline?
OKCPS is proud to offer five application school sites to families: Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, Classen School of Advanced Studies Middle School, Classen School of Advanced Studies High School at Northeast, Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due Feb. 16.
Every school site requires an application for new students. Application requirements will vary from program to program, but most require an essay, letters of recommendation, and previous report cards and test scores. Students who are accepted into a middle school program do not have to apply to the corresponding high school program.
Applicants interested in the Arts programs at Classen SAS will be required to audition and/or provide a portfolio of work.
The Belle Isle Enterprise program is slated to expand with the addition of Belle Isle Enterprise High School which opens in the fall of 2026.
Outside of application schools, how can families in other districts transfer their children into OKCPS?
OKCPS offers a wide array of programs that give all students the opportunity to reach their full potential. From full-day Pre-K without a lottery or waitlist, to our specialized and advanced academic programs, we are a district of choice for OKC families. Families interested in transferring into OKCPS should visit www.okcps.org/transfers to learn more and to begin the process.
Two years ago, our oldest child started at an OKCPS application school and based on her positive experience, we made the decision to transfer our younger elementary-age children into the district this school year. We love that they are challenged academically and supported as individuals, plus we appreciate their access to the arts, STEAM, and social-emotional learning. OKCPS has exceeded our expectations and we are grateful to be a part of the district! - Erin P., parent
