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.
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

Student Demographics for GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS
Demographic Student Count
White712
Hispanic558
Black26
Asian106
Two or More36
American Indian2
  • White
    712 (49.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    558 (38.8 %)
  • Asian
    106 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    26 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten124
Grade 1123
Grade 2125
Grade 3122
Grade 4124
Grade 5122
Grade 6125
Grade 7129
Grade 8124
Grade 9100
Grade 1078
Grade 1181
Grade 1263
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GREAT HEARTS NORTHERN OAKS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female73951.3%
Male70148.7%