Harding Fine Arts Academy

Summary:

Harding Fine Arts Academy is a public charter high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 398 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Harding Fine Arts (Charter) District, which is ranked 38 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harding Fine Arts Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Oklahoma, with a statewide ranking between 2 and 119 over the past several years, placing it in the top 25-27% of Oklahoma high schools. The school's performance on state assessments is also impressive, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Harding Fine Arts Academy has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.7% to 97.5% over the past several years, well above the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Crooked Oak High School, Millwood High School, and Douglass High School.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (49.6% to 65.83%), Harding Fine Arts Academy is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting the school's ability to effectively support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's consistent high performance, with a consistent 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a top 25-27% statewide ranking, indicates its ability to sustain a high-quality education for its students. The presence of other high-performing schools, such as Classen High School Of Advanced Studies, in the vicinity of Harding Fine Arts Academy suggests a concentration of educational resources and opportunities for students in the Oklahoma City area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3333 N Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7277

(405) 702-4322

District: Harding Fine Arts (Charter)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,479

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.2%

African American:

24.4%

Hispanic:

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harding Fine Arts Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harding Fine Arts Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Harding Fine Arts Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.2%), African American (24.4%), Hispanic (23.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harding Fine Arts Academy is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Harding Fine Arts Academy employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harding Fine Arts Academy is $9,479.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Harding Fine Arts Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Harding Fine Arts Academy

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Rank History for all students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2015	91.46	11^th	449	97.6%
2016	88.94	14^th	251	94.4%
2017	98.25	2^nd	197	99.0%
2021	77.95	53^rd	307	82.7%
2022	88.20	25^th	350	92.9%
2023	67.69	119^th	439	72.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.13	7^th	67	89.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.37	12^th	184	93.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	82.54	21^st	187	88.8%
2022	88.45	17^th	201	91.5%
2023	64.40	110^th	380	71.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.17	61^st	353	82.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.72	144^th	355	59.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.76	30^th	70	57.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.56	46^th	129	64.3%

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Rank History for White students at Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	74.61	30^th	196	84.7%
2022	93.82	6^th	210	97.1%
2023	87.80	23^rd	350	93.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harding Fine Arts Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	151	92	14	56	22	0	15	350
2015	151	94	13	61	21	0	21	361
2016	167	83	10	66	16	0	24	366
2017	165	111	10	64	20	0	22	392
2018	154	109	10	68	17	0	28	386
2019	149	96	11	70	14	0	24	364
2020	140	97	13	69	13	0	32	364
2021	130	83	10	69	10	0	35	337
2022	139	74	12	97	11	0	44	377
2023	139	80	8	89	9	1	54	380
2024	124	97	7	94	15	1	60	398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harding Fine Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	350	20.7	16.9	55.4
2015	361	24.0	15.0	54.8
2016	366	24.0	15.2	54.1
2017	392	24.2	16.1	61.7
2018	386	24.4	15.8	59.1
2019	364	26.6	13.6	53
2020	364	26.2	13.8	52.5
2021	337	24.6	13.6	51
2022	377	22.9	16.4	49.6
2023	380	26.0	14.6	52.6
2024	398	25.5	15.6	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harding Fine Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	350	20.7	16.9	55.4
2015	361	24.0	15.0	54.8
2016	366	24.0	15.2	54.1
2017	392	24.2	16.1	61.7
2018	386	24.4	15.8	59.1
2019	364	26.6	13.6	53
2020	364	26.2	13.8	52.5
2021	337	24.6	13.6	51
2022	377	22.9	16.4	49.6
2023	380	26.0	14.6	52.6
2024	398	25.5	15.6	65.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harding Fine Arts Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,392
2022	$7,779
2023	$9,479

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harding Fine Arts Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	380	4.4%
African American	96	80	16.7%
American Indian	14	9	35.7%
Asian	11	8	27.3%
Hispanic	70	89	27.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	149	139	6.7%
Two or More Races	24	54	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53%	52.6%	0.4%

Schools Near Harding Fine Arts Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CCRA English Language Arts (2024)	CCRA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	Total
Harding Fine Arts Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3333 N Shartel Ave	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Harding Fine Arts (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 702-4322	398	26	15.6	65.8%	124 (31.2%)	97 (24.4%)	94 (23.6%)	7 (1.8%)	15 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (15.1%)								(n/a)	52.1	17.0	$9,479
Dove Science Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	919 NW 23rd	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	385	24	15.9	84.7%	45 (11.7%)	39 (10.1%)	273 (70.9%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)								(n/a)	63.2	39.0	$9,803
Putnam Heights Academy High School	Public	9-12	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	65	12	5.2	96.9%	5 (7.7%)	23 (35.4%)	32 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	$57,763
Classen High School Of Advanced Studies	Public	9-12	1901 North Ellison Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5400	810	47	17.1	50.6%	242 (29.9%)	176 (21.7%)	187 (23.1%)	97 (12.0%)	15 (1.9%)	6 (0.7%)	87 (10.7%)								(n/a)	70.8	39.1	$12,392
Astec Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	435	22	20.1	96.8%	17 (3.9%)	7 (1.6%)	397 (91.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)	27.8	2.1	$10,806
Epic Charter School High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1900 NW Expy Floor R3	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	EPIC Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 749-4550	13,350	527	25.3	72.6%	6,911 (51.8%)	773 (5.8%)	1,981 (14.8%)	75 (0.6%)	908 (6.8%)	9 (0.1%)	2,693 (20.2%)								(n/a)	23.1	7.1	$6,891
Emerson Alternative Education (Hs)	Public	9-12	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7900	344	51	6.7	72.7%	67 (19.5%)	112 (32.6%)	115 (33.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.6%)								(n/a)	1.9	0.0	$25,050
Northwest Classen High School	Public	9-12	2801 Northwest 27th Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6300	1,902	99	19.3	95.6%	151 (7.9%)	139 (7.3%)	1,469 (77.2%)	37 (1.9%)	32 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	72 (3.8%)								(n/a)	14.0	2.9	$11,782
Douglass High School	Public	9-12	900 North Martin Luther King A	Oklahoma City	73117	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-4200	649	55	11.7	94.8%	30 (4.6%)	450 (69.3%)	89 (13.7%)	10 (1.5%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (9.2%)								(n/a)	11.2	3.3	$19,540
Millwood High School	Public	9-12	6718 North Martin Luther King	Oklahoma City	73111	Oklahoma County	Millwood	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 478-0504	332	17	19.4	64.8%	2 (0.6%)	283 (85.2%)	26 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)								(n/a)	12.2	2.4	$15,138

Frequently Asked Questions about Harding Fine Arts Academy

How many students attend Harding Fine Arts Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Harding Fine Arts Academy.

What district is Harding Fine Arts Academy in?

Harding Fine Arts (Charter)

What is the racial makeup of Harding Fine Arts Academy?

Students at Harding Fine Arts Academy are 31% White, 24% African American, 24% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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