For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 alternative public high schools serving 424 students in Oklahoma.
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Oklahoma are Oya Charter Manitou 9th-12th, Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12th 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Oklahoma (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oya Charter Manitou 9th-12th
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 S Broadway
Manitou, OK 73555
(580) 397-3511
Manitou, OK 73555
(580) 397-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12th
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: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public high schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Oklahoma include Oya Charter Manitou 9th-12th, Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12th and Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs).
How many alternative public high schools are located in Oklahoma?
4 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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