GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS
Charter School
1,440 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
1,440
Total Students
75.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 712 |
| Hispanic | 558 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 106 |
| Two or More | 36 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White712 (49.4 %)
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Hispanic558 (38.8 %)
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Asian106 (7.4 %)
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Two or More36 (2.5 %)
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Black26 (1.8 %)
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American Indian2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | GREAT HEARTS TEXAS |
| Phone: | (210)888-9483 |
| Website: | http://www.greatheartstx.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,440 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 75.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 162 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 63 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
124
Grade 1
123
Grade 2
125
Grade 3
122
Grade 4
124
Grade 5
122
Grade 6
125
Grade 7
129
Grade 8
124
Grade 9
100
Grade 10
78
Grade 11
81
Grade 12
63
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 124 |
| Grade 1 | 123 |
| Grade 2 | 125 |
| Grade 3 | 122 |
| Grade 4 | 124 |
| Grade 5 | 122 |
| Grade 6 | 125 |
| Grade 7 | 129 |
| Grade 8 | 124 |
| Grade 9 | 100 |
| Grade 10 | 78 |
| Grade 11 | 81 |
| Grade 12 | 63 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 739 | 51.3% |
| Male | 701 | 48.7% |
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