Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
- Public
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Public School
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 11-12
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 46 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade unavailable
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade A
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
No data available
Percent Proficient - Math
No data available
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1420
88 responses
Average ACT
32
163 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$59,679
National
$69,021Median Rent
$933
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$168,900
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade unavailable
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
150
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses13%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
No data available
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 8 responses100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 8 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 8 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
Expenses Per Student
No data available
National
$12,23988%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responsesSimilar Schools
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Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 46 reviews
OSSM is a very conflicting experience. It offers tons of amazing courses that are at the university level, but many of its professors display clear favoritism/do not know how to teach. Some professors have master's degrees but do not have degrees in education or even the subject they are being paid to teach.
The community of students is amazing, as it's supportive and not outright competitive. However, the stress of the coursework, coupled with the incompetency/disorganization of several professors/administration, makes it hard not to be constantly on the verge of a mental breakdown.
OSSM also lacks proper channels for reporting harassment from administration/professors; student complaints are rarely taken seriously. The fire alarms sometimes go off at night due to malfunctions, and proper lab safety is often not enforced.
Overall, if you're looking to attend, I would say to manage your expectations. It's a good community, but just be prepared for frustration and stress.
The community of students is amazing, as it's supportive and not outright competitive. However, the stress of the coursework, coupled with the incompetency/disorganization of several professors/administration, makes it hard not to be constantly on the verge of a mental breakdown.
OSSM also lacks proper channels for reporting harassment from administration/professors; student complaints are rarely taken seriously. The fire alarms sometimes go off at night due to malfunctions, and proper lab safety is often not enforced.
Overall, if you're looking to attend, I would say to manage your expectations. It's a good community, but just be prepared for frustration and stress.
OSSM is a place that I am proud to tell people that I attend, but the stress of being there makes it hard to appreciate in the moment. Just like any school, there are things that I wish were different, but they are severely amplified because we live with them every day. Even so, the stress and difficulties are what bring everyone together and make a strong supportive community of intelligent individuals. There have been many moments where I consider giving up, dropping out, and going back to my home high school. Whether it is for pride or for completion, most of us stay and finish. Coming to OSSM was one of the best, but also most difficult, decisions that I have ever made and I have never regretted it.
I'll be completely honest when I say that going to Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics was the best decision of my life. For those of you first learning about OSSM, let me tell you how amazing it is.
OSSM is a free room and board school that provides a college level education for all students interested in fully immersive academic life. Many students here come from small schools that have Algebra as their highest level math class. We also have students coming from massive city schools. Nevertheless, all students who come here are challenged to overcome any and all obstacles that come their way in the Academic world. My experience here has been nothing but amazing. I come from a low-income family and I never would have been able to apply for any Ivy league colleges if it wasn't for OSSM. I personally will be giving back to this school in future because it truly is a one-of-a-kind school. This is certainly the best school in Oklahoma and, I believe, the best school in the nation.
OSSM is a free room and board school that provides a college level education for all students interested in fully immersive academic life. Many students here come from small schools that have Algebra as their highest level math class. We also have students coming from massive city schools. Nevertheless, all students who come here are challenged to overcome any and all obstacles that come their way in the Academic world. My experience here has been nothing but amazing. I come from a low-income family and I never would have been able to apply for any Ivy league colleges if it wasn't for OSSM. I personally will be giving back to this school in future because it truly is a one-of-a-kind school. This is certainly the best school in Oklahoma and, I believe, the best school in the nation.