GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS

GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS is a public charter school that is part of the GREAT HEARTS TEXAS school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 1,102 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS is a tuition-free, state-chartered public classical academy located in San Antonio, Texas. As part of the Great Hearts Academies network, the school emphasizes a rigorous, traditional liberal arts curriculum designed to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the study of classic literature, mathematics, history, science, and the fine arts. The school operates on the belief that a classical education should be accessible to all students, regardless of their background, fostering an environment rooted in intellectual inquiry and moral character development.

The academic culture at GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS is highly structured, focusing on mastery of core subjects and the development of critical thinking skills. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the "pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty," encouraging students to engage in Socratic seminars and participate in extracurricular activities that promote civic responsibility and community service. By maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct, the school aims to prepare its graduates not only for university success but for a lifetime of meaningful citizenship and thoughtful engagement with the world.

For more information, contact GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS at (210) 888-9483 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.