Harding Independence Charter School District

1301 Ne 101st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73131-2034
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harding Independence Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 962 students in Harding Independence Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Harding Independence Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
962 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Harding Independence Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#326 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
25%
27%
27%
35%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.73
# American Indian Students
18 Students
78,002 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
42 Students
16,351 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
300 Students
146,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
20%
# Black Students
303 Students
57,572 Students
% Black Students
32%
8%
# White Students
233 Students
320,142 Students
% White Students
24%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
98,894 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
14%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
38,038
# Students in K Grade:
-
49,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
51,638
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
51,822
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
51,866
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
51,270
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
51,780
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
52,317
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
53,730
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
55,226
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
57,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
55,440
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
52,900
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
48,076
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

Best Harding Independence Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding Charter Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1301 Ne 101st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
(405) 767-3003
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3232 Nw 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Grades: 5-8
| 389 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harding Independence Charter School District?
Harding Independence Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 962 students.
What is the rank of Harding Independence Charter School District?
Harding Independence Charter School District is ranked #352 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harding Independence Charter School District?
32% of Harding Independence Charter School District students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harding Independence Charter School District?
Harding Independence Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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