Tulsa Public Schools facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tulsa Public Schools |
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| Location | |
| 3027 South New Haven Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Northeastern Oklahoma United States |
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| District information | |
| Type | Public, Primary, Secondary, Co-Educational, Independent |
| Grades | PK - 12 |
| Superintendent | Ebony Johnson |
| Schools | 77 |
| Budget | $552,399,216 (2009-10) |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 33,211 (2021-2022) |
| Teachers | 1,715.95 |
| Staff | 7,000 |
| Student-teacher ratio | 17 in 1 |
| Athletic conference | N/A |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.tulsaschools.org |
Tulsa Public Schools is a large school district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It helps educate students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As of 2022, it was the biggest school district in Oklahoma. It serves about 33,211 students. An elected school board guides the district. The Oklahoma State Department of Education has officially approved the district.
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School District Accreditation
Schools need to be "accredited" to show they meet certain standards. This means they are officially recognized as good schools.
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation is important because it shows that a school district is doing a good job. It means the schools follow state rules and provide a good education.
Recent Accreditation Discussions
In 2022, the Governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, asked for a review of the school district. There were some questions about how the district managed its money. There were also questions about how long schools were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2023, the State Superintendent, Ryan Walters, talked about concerns that could affect the district's accreditation. He mentioned worries about how money was being spent. He also pointed out that student reading scores were going down. Another concern was about schools that were not performing well.
Where the District Is Located
Most of the Tulsa Public Schools district is in Tulsa County. It covers most of the city of Tulsa. It also includes parts of nearby towns like Oakhurst, Sand Springs, and Sapulpa. Small parts of the district also reach into Creek, Osage, and Wagoner counties.
Types of Schools in the District
Tulsa Public Schools has many different types of schools. There are 45 elementary schools for younger students. There are also 10 middle schools and 9 high schools. The district also has special alternative schools, charter schools, and even a virtual school.
Elementary Schools
- Anderson
- Bell
- Burroughs
- Carnegie
- Celia Clinton
- Clinton West
- Cooper
- Council Oak
- Disney
- Dolores Huerta
- Eisenhower International
- Eliot
- Emerson
- Eugene Field
- Felicitas Mendez International
- Greenwood Leadership Academy
- Grissom
- Hamilton
- Hawthorne
- Hoover
- John Hope Franklin
- Kendall-Whittier
- Kerr
- Key
- Lanier
- Lewis and Clark
- Lindbergh
- MacArthur
- Marshall
- Mayo Demonstration
- McClure
- McKinley
- Mitchell
- Owen
- Patrick Henry
- Peary
- Robertson
- Salk
- Sequoyah
- Skelly
- Springdale
- Unity Learning Academy
- Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy
- Whitman
- Zarrow
Middle Schools
- Carver
- Central Middle and High
- East Central
- Edison Preparatory
- Hale
- Memorial
- Monroe Demonstration Academy
- Thoreau Demonstration Academy
- Webster Middle and High
- Will Rogers College Middle and High
High Schools
- Booker T. Washington
- Central
- East Central
- Edison Preparatory
- Hale
- McLain
- Memorial
- Webster
- Will Rogers College High
Alternative Schools
- North Star Academy
- Phoenix Rising
- Street School
- TRAICE Academy
- Tulsa MET
- Tulsa Tech Career Academy
Charter and Partner Schools
- College Bound Academy
- KIPP Tulsa
- Tulsa Honor Academy
- Tulsa Legacy Charter
- Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
Virtual School
- Tulsa Virtual Academy
How the School Board Works
The Tulsa School Board has seven members. Each member represents a different part of the school district. They are elected by the people in their area. Each board member serves for four years. Their terms are set up so that at least one member is up for election every year.
What the School Board Does
The school board has several important jobs:
- They create the rules and policies for the district.
- They manage the district's budget, deciding how money is spent.
- They hire the superintendent, who is the main leader of the school district.
- They are the final place for appeals if there are problems that need to be solved.
The school board can only make decisions during official meetings.
