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#392 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 22% in state

Harding Charter Preparatory HS

High School · Harding Independence (charter) · Oklahoma City, OK

A Harding Independence (charter) charter high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1301 NE 101st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73131

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2025)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation66.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$8,058
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Harding Charter Preparatory HS score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 50% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 3 years by subject
2022
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)

Based on 18 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harding Charter Preparatory 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$118,375

Median home value

$299,500

Median rent

$2,060/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

95.6%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
66.3% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Academy of Classical Christian StudiesPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–120.4 mi733Compare →
Millwood HSEnrollment path unverified5.49–122.4 mi332Compare →
Mercy School InstitutePrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–123.1 mi232Compare →
Heritage HallPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–123.2 mi829Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Harding Independence (charter)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$8,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Harding Charter Preparatory HS is listed in HARDING INDEPENDENCE (CHARTER); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harding Charter Preparatory HS

Harding Charter Preparatory HS is a public high school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Harding Independence (charter), serving approximately 573 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harding Charter Preparatory HS

What grades does Harding Charter Preparatory HS serve?

Harding Charter Preparatory HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harding Charter Preparatory HS?

Harding Charter Preparatory HS has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Charter Preparatory HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Harding Charter Preparatory HS is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harding Charter Preparatory HS rank in OK?

Harding Charter Preparatory HS ranks #392 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Harding Charter Preparatory HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Harding Charter Preparatory HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Harding Charter Preparatory HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding Charter Preparatory HS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Is Harding Charter Preparatory HS a charter school?

Yes, Harding Charter Preparatory HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Harding Charter Preparatory HS a Title I school?

No, Harding Charter Preparatory HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harding Charter Preparatory HS?

58.3% of students at Harding Charter Preparatory 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
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 73131)
3,427
Area median age
50.3
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 73131; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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