Harding Charter Preparatory High School is an open-access public charter high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 2003 and is sponsored by the Oklahoma City 51±¬ÁÏs system, offering a free public college-preparatory education.
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Harding Charter Preparatory High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Charter Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Harding Charter Preparatory High School's student population of 573 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Harding Charter Preparatory High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Charter Preparatory High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
30%
8%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Charter Preparatory High School's ranking?
Harding Charter Preparatory High School is ranked #255 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Harding Charter Preparatory High School?
573 students attend Harding Charter Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Harding Charter Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Charter Preparatory High School?
Harding Charter Preparatory High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harding Charter Preparatory High School offer ?
Harding Charter Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harding Charter Preparatory High School part of?
Harding Charter Preparatory High School is part of Harding Independence Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Charter Preparatory High School located?
Harding Charter Preparatory High School is located in the Northeast Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 5 other public schools located in Northeast Oklahoma City.
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