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Epic Charter School High School

1900 NW Expy Floor R3, Oklahoma City, OK 73118EPIC VIRTUAL CHARTER →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
13,255
Students
Total enrolled
55%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 36% vs nat'l
$6,980
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 51% vs nat'l
30.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 100% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 13,255 students in grades 09–12 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
51% below average funding
District spends $6,980 per pupil, 51% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Epic Charter School High School is a very large high in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades 09–12 with 13,255 students. The district invests $6,980 per student — 51% below the national average of $14,347, with a 30.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 55% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Epic Charter School High School

13,255
Total Students
30.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
431
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution6,096 male · 7,125 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 8,631 students
Student Composition
53%
14%
20%
Asian1%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black6%
Multiracial20%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 400077702789

Academic Outcomes at Epic Charter School High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
55
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
55%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73118

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$6,980Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$6,980
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,071
Student Support$1,326
Administration$838
Operations$1,047
Other$698
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $6,980 spent per student, an estimated $3,092 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
90%
State government
89.8%
Local (property tax)
0.2%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 55% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-average funding — $6,980/student, 51% less than the national average
  • 30.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictEPIC VIRTUAL CHARTER →
Phone: (405)749-4550
NCES ID: 400077702789
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma City seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in EPIC VIRTUAL CHARTER
Elem
Epic Charter School Elementary
15,223 students · PK–08
● 44 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1900 NW Expy Floor R3, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.