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#1303 of 1,750 schools in OK
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)
High School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK
An Oklahoma City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 North Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
- Math 3% proficient (2025)
- Reading 3% proficient (2025)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,542
Median home value
$212,500
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of Classical Christian Midtown CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Dove Science Academy HSCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Harding Fine Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oklahoma City
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #39 of 57
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) is a public high school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 344 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,303 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)
What grades does Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) serve?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) rank in OK?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) ranks #1,303 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) a charter school?
No, Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) a Title I school?
No, Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs)?
72.7% of students at Emerson Alternative Ed. (hs) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Phone
- (405) 587-7900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 73102)
- 3,590
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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