HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY HS is a Title I public charter high school with about 472 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Harding Charter Preparatory High School (HCP) is a highly-ranked, tuition-free public charter school located in Oklahoma City. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education. It maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence and has consistently been recognized as one of the top-performing high schools in Oklahoma, emphasizing a culture of high expectations, discipline, and scholarly achievement.
The school is particularly notable for its commitment to providing a challenging liberal arts education within a diverse urban setting. By offering a structured and supportive atmosphere, Harding Charter Prep aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills and intellectual foundation necessary for university-level work. Because it is a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to provide a high-quality alternative to traditional public schooling, often attracting families who are seeking a more intensive and focused educational experience for their children.
For more information, contact HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY HS at (405) 606-8742 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-3118
(405) 606-8742
HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 472 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Oklahoma City Public Schools - Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 31.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 472 students
- Black or African American
- 29.4%
- White
- 29.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.2%
- Asian
- 7.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Female
- 56.6%
- Male
- 43.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.