For the 2026 school year, there are 3 alternative public high schools serving 579 students in Oklahoma.
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Oklahoma are Okla Youth Academy High School-tecumseh and Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Oklahoma public high school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Oklahoma alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 36%, which is less than the Oklahoma average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs), with 37% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oklahoma or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Oklahoma (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okla Youth Academy High School-tecumseh
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 9th St
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeside School
Alternative School
1700 E 1st St
Granite, OK 73547
(580) 480-3711
Granite, OK 73547
(580) 480-3711
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public high schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Oklahoma include Okla Youth Academy High School-tecumseh and Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs).
How many alternative public high schools are located in Oklahoma?
3 alternative public high schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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