Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, Harper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
65%
8%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harper Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper Academy?
The graduation rate of Harper Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 82%.
How many students attend Harper Academy?
136 students attend Harper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Harper Academy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Academy?
Harper Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harper Academy offer ?
Harper Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harper Academy part of?
Harper Academy is part of Harper Academy Charter School District.
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