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 (TPS) is a large school district that serves the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma and nearby areas. It is located in Northeastern Oklahoma. As of 2022, TPS is the biggest school district in Oklahoma, with about 33,211 students. This was the first time it was larger than Oklahoma City Public Schools since 2013.
The district is managed by a group of people called the school board. These members are chosen by voters. The Oklahoma State Department of Education has officially approved Tulsa Public Schools, meaning it meets state standards.
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What is Accreditation?
Accreditation means that a school or school district meets certain quality standards set by an official group. It shows that the schools are doing a good job.
In 2022, the Governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, asked for an investigation into Tulsa Public Schools. He was worried about how the district was handling its money. He also had questions about how long schools were closed because of COVID-19. There were also concerns about whether the district was following a new state law. This law limits what public schools can teach about race, gender, and history.
In 2023, State Superintendent Ryan Walters also talked about his worries. He said these concerns could affect the district's accreditation. Later in August 2023, Walters listed four main problems. These were:
- Not managing money well.
- Spending more money on office staff than on teaching in classrooms.
- Students' reading scores getting worse.
- Some schools not performing well.
Where is the District Located?
Most of the Tulsa Public Schools district is in Tulsa County. It covers most of Tulsa city. 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.
Schools in Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa Public Schools has many different types of schools. There are 45 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 9 high schools. The district also has 6 alternative schools, 5 charter schools, and 1 online 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
Alternative schools offer different ways of learning. They are often for students who might need a special learning environment.
- North Star Academy
- Phoenix Rising
- Street School
- TRAICE Academy
- Tulsa MET
- Tulsa Tech Career Academy
Charter/Partner Schools
Charter schools are public schools that operate with more freedom than traditional public schools. They are still part of the public school system.
- College Bound Academy
- KIPP Tulsa
- Tulsa Honor Academy
- Tulsa Legacy Charter
- Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
Virtual School
- Tulsa Virtual Academy (This is an online school.)
The School Board
The Tulsa School Board is a group of seven people. Each person represents a different part of the school district. They are elected by the people living in their area. Each board member serves for four years. Their terms are "staggered," which means not all members are up for election at the same time. This helps keep the board stable.
The school board has important jobs. They create rules for the district. They also manage the budget, which is how the district spends its money. The board hires the superintendent, who is the main leader of the district. They are also the final place for appeals if there are big problems. The board can only make official decisions during their public meetings.
School Board Members
- District 1 - Stacey Woolley (President) (Elected 2019, re-elected 2023. Term ends 2027.)
- District 2 - Diamond Marshall (Appointed to fill a spot in 2023.)
- District 3 - Jennettie Marshall (Elected 2017, re-elected 2021. Term ends 2025.)
- District 4 - E'Lena Ashley (Elected 2022. Term ends 2026.)
- District 5 - John Croisant (Vice President) (Elected 2020. Term ends 2024.)
- District 6 - Jerry Griffin (Elected 2020. Term ends 2024.)
- District 7 - Susan Lamkin (Elected 2022. Term ends 2026.)
