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2020 Best Public High Schools in OklahomaAbout this List

The 2020 Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, and high school ratings. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

    • Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK
    • 11-12
    • 26 reviews
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: This is an amazing school if you plan to pursue any STEM field. Its rigor paired with the advanced courses and extremely well qualified teachers ensure you are getting a top tier education. Sometimes you may not learn well from a certain teacher's style of teaching, but you can always get help from another teacher in the same field or from a fellow student who understands the material better. Although we do have a Rowing Team, there aren't a lot of competitive sports opportunities. Despite this, however, there are still plenty of ways to stay in shape with a big gym that has a court, an aerobics room, a weight room, a yoga room, and fields outside for flag-football, ultimate Frisbee, and running. Overall, I think OSSM was an amazing school that opened up opportunities that I never would have had at my home town high school.
    Read 26 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 150 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Classen School of Advanced Studies

    • Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 166 reviews
    #2 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Classen School of Advanced Studies has been one of the wonderful schools I have attended in my life. It is full of academically and artistic students that challenge themselves and others to achieve more in life. If it weren't for Classen SAS I would have not learned to work as hard as I do now. Classen SAS prepares you for college and helps you gain recognition, as it is known nationally. The school offers a variety of majors from orchestra majors, international bachelorettes, drama, and many more! It has become a beacon of hope in the state of Oklahoma, as the students battle for a better future and education. Classen SAS has taught me many lessons that my previous schools had not. In one final note, it has helped me fight my fears of public speaking and helped me find the closest friends I could ever have.
    Read 166 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 529 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Memorial High School

    • Edmond Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 331 reviews
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Sophomore: Memorial is nice, but the students can sometimes get rowdy and borderline rude. The school has many great opportunities, but there are so many students, with so few teachers, and way too much focus on the lackluster sports/athletics. I recommend signing up for Francis Tuttle asap if you go there, because the school itself can often feel overcrowded and uncomfortable. If you know where to look, you can find great people, but also just as many bad people. Befriend your teachers as much as you can here, being nice helps
    Read 331 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,228 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Booker T. Washington High School

    • Tulsa Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 572 reviews
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Booker T. Washington is the pride of the great southwest. This school is extremely diverse and prides itself in being one of the best educational high schools in the country. It's an exceptional place to further a student in the sport they love, as this school is known for producing professional athletes. Booker T. Washington high school is the best high school for a student to succeed in their future and be the best them possible!
    Read 572 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,333 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Harding Charter Preparatory High School

    • Public School
    • Oklahoma City, OK
    • 9-12
    • 250 reviews
    #5 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: When I first was accepted into Harding I was absolutely ecstatic! I was ready to experience everything that Harding had to offer. I believed that Harding was the best place for me to make my transition from middle school into high school. Harding welcomed me in with open arms! Although, my freshman year wasn't that great having the support from teachers and administration to press on gave me a lot of hope.
    Read 250 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 472 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Jenks High School

    • Jenks Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 649 reviews
    #6 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: I have loved my experience at Jenks. I have gone there since pre-k and it has been so nice to grow up and be around the same people for so many years. The highschool is extremely big so it's easy to make new friends, and also there is an incredible amount of courses to choose from! The academics and sports are what make Jenks High School the best.
    Read 649 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3,404 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Santa Fe High School

    • Edmond Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 373 reviews
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Santa Fe High school is a great high school. The only complaint I have would be the food, but that's about it. Nowadays everything's a lot safer, students wear key-cards and there are campus police. The teachers prepare you for future careers or exploration into college. In my experience, take AP classes, they'll help you in the future and the environment is way better than in the regular class. Clubs are cool, join something you like but don't be afraid to branch out!
    Read 373 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,357 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. North High School

    • Edmond Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 402 reviews
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Freshman: North is an all around great school! Most teachers are awesome and very easy to work with, the principal and counselors can really help you with anything you might need and are very flexible. Whether you are into sports, band, clubs, or just doing your thing, North will feel like a second home. Like any school some times things might feel overwhelming or there might be some communication issues between the district and the school, but usually every thing can get straightened out. I would like to see upgrades to the school and also, I would like to see a more active and aware faculty and staff. Besides from this, North is a great place and the people are the heart of it. I would definitely recommend anyone who can to come here.
    Read 402 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,556 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Stillwater High School

    • Stillwater Public Schools, OK
    • 10-12
    • 218 reviews
    #10 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Everyone’s highschool experience differs, but those who have attended Stillwater High School know that their experience is a truly special one. My senior AP English teacher lives by the mantra that Stillwater High School graduates are the movers and shakers of the world. Not all schools have an organization like Stillwater Makes and Change, more commonly known as SMAC. Through the donations of all the students, faculty, and local residents, Stillwater students raised over $250,000. As pioneers we know how to band together to get things done. There are so many clubs and activities to choose from to find your niche. It becomes second nature to rely on others when you are not strong enough and even easier to help those when you see they are in need. No matter where we end up after we graduate, we will always have our Pioneer family backing us up.
    Read 218 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,198 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Westmoore High School

    • Moore Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 364 reviews
    #11 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Junior: Westmoore High School is a great school with great teachers with a tremendous amount of learning opportunities. My experience at my first high school is that I made a lot of friends through my leadership programs and received an opportunity to go to Moore Norman Technology Center. Some things that could be improved is our Drama Club. Comparing our school to other schools, our school doesn't do as many musicals/plays. Other than that, it is an amazing school with wonder people to help you graduate!
    Read 364 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,558 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Union High School

    • Union Public Schools, OK
    • 10-12
    • 648 reviews
    #12 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: My experience of being a student who attends Union High School is incredible. I view Union High School as my second home, as I am continuously there for countless hours each week. What I love most about my school is our involvement in school events and activities. There is always something going around our school such as a sporting event, spirit week, or dance. Everyone is always engaged and involved in something. That is what makes my school special, is that we have love and pride for our school!
    Read 648 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3,448 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Norman North High School

    • Norman Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 453 reviews
    #13 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: This is my fourth year at Norman North High School in Norman, Oklahoma. Overall, I have loved my experience with this school. The students are amazing, as well as the teachers. I feel very prepared for college, and throughout high school I've been involved in clubs at North such as National Honor Society, Key Club and Students Performing Unselfish Deeds. These are only a handful of the wonderful clubs and organizations here at North. The only thing I would change is that football gets so much praise, while other sports and fine arts hardly get any. For example, our JV pom team won Nationals in 2019, and hardly anyone knew about it. Other than this, I love Norman North as it is!
    Read 453 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,332 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Dove Science Academy - OKC

    • Public School
    • Oklahoma City, OK
    • 6-12
    • 23 reviews
    #14 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Alum: They focus highly on involving every student into the STEM program early on. College acceptance is 99%! With international trips yearly, they concentrate on showing off the diversity of the world to the students. Teachers and staff show support and guidance for each of the students even after the graduate. It is a very close knit school, like a home away from home.
    Read 23 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 506 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. Bethany High School

    • Bethany Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 159 reviews
    #15 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Honestly, it is a great school with great principles! Bethany Public Schools has helped me accomplish what I need before going into college and moving forward in my future. The teachers are excellent and help in whatever! They make things so much exciting and fun!
    Read 159 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 539 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Norman High School

    • Norman Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 293 reviews
    #16 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: The environment at Norman High is very inviting, and far more involved with the community than other high schools in the district. The teachers at Norman High are dedicated to the students, even taking time outside of school to help kids study and work navigate the stress brought on by high school.

    The student body, on the other hand, has its moments. Although our school is the most diverse of the two high schools in Norman, the student council is predominantly white. To counteract this, there are a plethora of clubs and extracurriculars that facilitate open discussion. The community is very strong, no matter what goes down. Its always a great day to be a tiger!
    Read 293 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,136 Students
    • 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Harding Fine Arts Academy

    • Public School
    • Oklahoma City, OK
    • 9-12
    • 153 reviews
    #17 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: At Harding Fine Arts Academy I have had the amazing opportunity to not only grow as a student but grow as a person. Harding has developed into an incredible place of learning that some would have never expected. It is difficult to come up with things to change about Harding Fine Arts. Throughout my four years of attending Harding Fine Arts, I have been truly blessed to learn more about myself. I am very grateful to have been around teachers who fought for their students and who were there to help with every struggle a student faced.
    Read 153 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 386 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Deer Creek High School

    • Deer Creek Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 278 reviews
    #18 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Sophomore: This school is an excellent school for those interested in academics and extracurriculars. This school offers AP classes, concurrent and career-tech options for students. They also have numerous clubs and sports that make the community feel united.
    Read 278 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,618 Students
    • 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Pauls Valley High School

    • Pauls Valley Public Schools, OK
    • 10-12
    • 116 reviews
    #19 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: The teachers are very kind and helpful. They would do anything to see us succeed. They make sure we have the resources we need and that we are ready to go out into the world. I have all the resources I need to make sure I can get anything I will need for college. I wish we were able to get better facilities and resources for the teachers. Better buildings, gyms, and classrooms would help give them better, cleaner, and nicer spaces to work in. They do everything for us, go above and beyond, and deserve the best that we can give them.
    Read 116 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 391 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Bartlesville High School

    • Bartlesville Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 372 reviews
    #20 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Sophomore: This school is well organized and overall just a fun school to attend in your early years of highschool. Just like any other school, the school activities give all the children an oppurtunity to express themselves, get out , and be social with people. Only its just a better enviorment for your kids! I beleive that as a sophomore going through trials and tribulations outside of school, I find confort in this school. The teachers are more than welcome to help give their students a better understanding in their education and in their everyday life. In conclusion, Bartlevilles highschool is a great way get any student where they need to be.
    Read 372 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,684 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Thomas Edison Preparatory High School

    • Tulsa Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 257 reviews
    #21 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Junior: Amazing academics and an academic director and counseling staff that makes sure every student gets the best education possible. Most teachers and staff are amazing, but a new wave of unqualified and disappointing teachers and administrators has started chipping away at the very heart of Edison. The new principal is disrespectful, inconsiderate, and outright rude to the students and groups that she feels have "wronged" her. Completely unprofessional and the biggest problem at this school!
    Read 257 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,173 Students
    • 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Fort Gibson High School

    • Fort Gibson Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 137 reviews
    #22 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Fort Gibson HS is a relatively small school where students will receive strong support from faculty members, parents, and the entire community. In a small school, it is not unusual for teachers, administrators, and school board members to know each other well. Friday night football hands down takes the gold for why I love this school so much. From Elementary students to seniors, Friday nights is equally enjoyed not only by students, but staff members and everyone in town. The amount of support for the FTG Tigers is visible throughout town, on buildings, cars, restaurants, as well as residents’ front yards. The entire community comes together in supporting FTG football. There is never a game, home or away, where FTG fans aren’t packing the bleachers. The amount of love and respect fans have for the players and the players have for the fans is irreplaceable.
    Read 137 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 565 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Weatherford High School

    • Weatherford Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 80 reviews
    #23 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: I grew up in Weatherford and have always attended the schools in town, and I have always loved them! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Class sizes are not too big or too small, so I get to see a lot of my classmates everyday. One thing I would change is making our lunch a little longer. Sometimes it is hard to go get something to eat and come back to school in the 35 minute lunch period. Overall, Weatherford High School is the best school for me and I am so glad I get to graduate from my hometown high school.
    Read 80 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 561 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences

    • Public School
    • Tulsa, OK
    • 7-12
    • 54 reviews
    #24 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Alum: My high school experience was like any other high school experience, except for the fact that my school was more of a tight knit community, or a family. TSAS, when I was there, was not the high school + middle school it is now, and that is what makes it so great, they always believed in room for improvement, growth. Our mascot is a phoenix, if that isn't enough! It was never that "hoity-toity" high school everyone was dying to get into, but once you get there, learn about yourself and grow a little you start to realize that going to THAT school isn't what it's about. You learn it's all about connections and learning, no competitions, no athletic distractions, no 'it crowd' or popularity contest. TSAS is home.
    Read 54 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 374 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Plainview High School

    • Plainview Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 65 reviews
    #25 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Alum: I enjoyed my overall experience at Plainview High School. I would like to see more college preparation for future students. I would also like to see more real-life preparation in the high school. I do not think the students are prepared well enough to handle real life situations on their own if they had to. I would also like to see more interaction between the students and the administration.
    Read 65 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 402 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Carl Albert High School

    • Mid-Del Public Schools, OK
    • 9-12
    • 266 reviews
    #26 Best Public High Schools in Oklahoma

    Senior: Carl Albert High School has an amazing staff and student body, however, it could improve on its resources. In my experience at Carl Albert, the vast majority of the student body have been extremely kind. I vividly remember rushing from the bathroom to my english class freshman year. Skipping steps I flew up the stairs. On the last two steps my feet had gotten ahead of me and, boom, I had fallen. Embarrassment filled my body. I looked up to see a junior. To my surprise she helped me up instead of laughing at me. Although I believe my high school was the best high school for me I also believe that there's always room for improvement. I strongly believe my high school should improve on where they spend their money. Last year we received a grant and my school decided to spend the money on ID covers instead of classroom materials.The lack of resources at Carl Albert are in no doubt hindering Carl Albert High School students from receiving the best education possible.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,065 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Mingo Valley Christian

    • Private School
    • Tulsa, OK
    • PK, K-12
    • 63 reviews

    Parent: We transitioned to Mingo Valley Christian from a local public school district to start the 2019-2020 school year. Our student was entering third grade. From the time of initial inquiries, to application, to tour and interview processes, to the activities and events related to being prepared for the school year, I commend the entire MVC community. As parents, we received prompt , open and direct communication. As a child, our student was grateful for the summer activities which were planned to help integrate her and make the transition to know a familiar face before the first day. In addition, the community builder parents (similar to 'home room mom') were regularly and actively reaching out to answer questions as they arose. The Christian education and sincere, smart and well equipped educators and staff confirm that the change was the best fit for our family.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 324 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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