The brief
The top-rated high schools in Oklahoma City for 2026 are Classen HS of Advanced Studies (9.0/10), Harding Fine Arts Academy (8.4/10), and Harding Charter Preparatory HS (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 24 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Oklahoma City's 24 ranked high schools span a meaningful range of performance, with the average composite score sitting at 6.0 out of 10. At the top, Southeast HS leads the metro with an 8.8, nearly three full points above that average — a gap that signals real differences in outcomes depending on where a student enrolls. Only five schools, or 21% of the ranked list, score 7.0 or higher. That group includes Harding Fine Arts Academy, Harding Charter Preparatory HS, Crooked Oak HS, and Classen HS of Advanced Studies alongside Southeast. The table below lets you sort by the metrics that matter most to your family — academic performance, student-teacher ratio, or enrollment size. Use the scores as a starting point, then dig into the details to find the right fit.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.0
- 28.4
- 38.1
- 48.0
- 57.8
- 67.6
- 77.4
- 87.0
- 97.0
- 106.9
All 24 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 24
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Classen HS of Advanced StudiesOklahoma Citystudents 810student-teacher ratio 17.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Harding Fine Arts AcademycharterHarding Fine Arts (charter)students 398student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Harding Charter Preparatory HScharterHarding Independence (charter)students 573student-teacher ratio 19.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Dove Science Academy HScharterDove Schools of Okc (charter)students 385student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Santa Fe S Pathways Mid CollegcharterSanta Fe South (charter)students 316student-teacher ratio 21.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Southeast HSOklahoma Citystudents 848student-teacher ratio 17.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 7Astec Charter HScharterAstec Chartersstudents 435student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Westmoore HSMoorestudents 2,635student-teacher ratio 21.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Putnam City North HSPutnam Citystudents 1,577student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Carl Albert HSMidwest City-Del Citystudents 1,112student-teacher ratio 18.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Crooked Oak HSCrooked Oakstudents 373student-teacher ratio 15.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Putnam Heights Academy HSOklahoma Citystudents 65student-teacher ratio 5.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)Oklahoma Citystudents 344student-teacher ratio 6.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Putnam City HSPutnam Citystudents 2,002student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Santa Fe South HScharterSanta Fe South (charter)students 1,090student-teacher ratio 20.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 16Douglass HSOklahoma Citystudents 649student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Western Heights HSWestern Heightsstudents 606student-teacher ratio 13.5:1grades 10th–12th
- 18John Marshall HSOklahoma Citystudents 863student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 19Millwood HSMillwoodstudents 332student-teacher ratio 19.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Capitol Hill HSOklahoma Citystudents 1,552student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 21U. S. Grant HSOklahoma Citystudents 1,698student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 22Northwest Classen HSOklahoma Citystudents 1,902student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 23Putnam City West HSPutnam Citystudents 1,935student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 24Epic Charter School High SchoolcharterEpic Charter Schoolstudents 13,350student-teacher ratio 25.4:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Oklahoma education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Oklahoma. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 24 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Classen HS of Advanced Studies
Oklahoma City
810 students · 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 1% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 5.5
- 2
Harding Fine Arts Academy
Harding Fine Arts (charter)
398 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 3% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 8.7
- Environment
- 6.8
- 3
Harding Charter Preparatory HS
Harding Independence (charter)
573 students · 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 6% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 2.6
- 4
Dove Science Academy HS
Dove Schools of Okc (charter)
385 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 7% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 6.8
- Environment
- 6.1
- 5
Santa Fe S Pathways Mid Colleg
Santa Fe South (charter)
316 students · 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 9% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 3.3
- 6
Southeast HS
Oklahoma City
848 students · 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 13% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 6.2
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 6.2
- 7
Astec Charter HS
Astec Charters
435 students · 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 16% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 5.7
- Growth
- 9.0
- Environment
- 5.6
- 8
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 2.3
- 9
Putnam City North HS
Putnam City
1,577 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 26% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 7.0
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 3.4
- 10
Carl Albert HS
Midwest City-Del City
1,112 students · 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 28% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 6.5
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 3.4
Questions
What is the best high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Classen HS of Advanced Studies is the top-rated high school in Oklahoma City with a composite score of 9.0/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City has 29 high schools, including 7 charter schools. Of these, 28 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Oklahoma City?
Among 28 Oklahoma City high schools with a composite score, the average is 6.3/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Oklahoma).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Oklahoma, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Oklahoma, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Oklahoma City high school rankings?
Oklahoma City has 7 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
Explore more
- Best elementary schools in Oklahoma City2026 rankings and ratings
- Best middle schools in Oklahoma City2026 rankings and ratings
- All 170 schools in Oklahoma CityElementary, middle and high
- Oklahoma schoolsStatewide rankings and city comparisons
- Our methodologyHow we calculate school ratings