Harding Independence (Charter)

The Harding Independence (Charter) district in Oklahoma operates two schools: Harding Charter Preparatory High School and HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY Middle School at INDEPENDENCE. The high school is a standout performer, ranking among the top 8-16 high schools in the state with a 5-star rating and strong academic outcomes. In contrast, the middle school has a more mixed performance, with fluctuating rankings and lower proficiency rates compared to district and state averages.

Harding Charter Preparatory High School boasts impressive 11th grade test scores that significantly outperform the district and state, as well as a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.2%. However, the school does have a 19% chronic absenteeism rate, which is on par with the district average. The middle school, on the other hand, has a statewide ranking between 164th and 169th out of 369 Oklahoma middle schools, with a 1-3 star rating. Its proficiency rates on 5th-8th grade state assessments are generally lower than the district and state, particularly in Math and Science.

Enrollment-wise, the high school has 573 students, while the middle school has 389 students. The high school has a 58.29% free/reduced lunch rate, while the middle school is higher at 76.09%. The student-teacher ratios are 19.1 at the high school and 16.2 at the middle school. These differences in student demographics and resource allocation may be contributing factors to the performance gap between the two schools within the Harding Independence (Charter) district.