Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Harding Fine Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Harding Fine Arts Academy's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harding Fine Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Fine Arts Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
19%
8%
White
37%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Harding Fine Arts Academy is ranked #559 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Harding Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Harding Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harding Fine Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Harding Fine Arts Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Harding Fine Arts Academy?
377 students attend Harding Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Harding Fine Arts Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Fine Arts Academy?
Harding Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harding Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Harding Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harding Fine Arts Academy part of?
Harding Fine Arts Academy is part of Harding Fine Arts Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Fine Arts Academy located?
Harding Fine Arts Academy is located in the Uptown Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 4 other public schools located in Uptown Oklahoma City.
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