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SANTA FE S PATHWAYS MID COLLEG

OCCC 7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
283
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$10,404
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 27% vs nat'l
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 283 students in grades 09–12 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
27% below average funding
District spends $10,404 per pupil, 27% less than the national average of $14,347.
18.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SANTA FE S PATHWAYS MID COLLEG is a mid-sized high in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades 09–12 with 283 students. The district invests $10,404 per student — 27% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at SANTA FE S PATHWAYS MID COLLEG

283
Total Students
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
15
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 Distribution153 male · 130 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 255 students
Student Composition
90%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino90%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 400079602831

Academic Outcomes at SANTA FE S PATHWAYS MID COLLEG

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,404Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,404
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,578
Student Support$1,977
Administration$1,248
Operations$1,561
Other$1,040
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,404 spent per student, an estimated $4,609 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
72%
State government
72.1%
Local (property tax)
7.3%
Federal programs
20.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,404/student, 27% less than the national average
  • 90% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SANTA FE SOUTH HILLS ESSANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ESSANTA FE SOUTH PENN ESSANTA FE SOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD
↓
Middle
SANTA FE SOUTH MS
↓
High School
SANTA FE SOUTH HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) →
Phone: (405)682-7840
NCES ID: 400079602831
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma City seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)
High
SANTA FE SOUTH HS
1,121 students · 09–12
● 35 opp94% FRL
Mid
SANTA FE SOUTH MS
751 students · 06–08
● 35 opp96% FRL
Elem
SANTA FE SOUTH HILLS ES
500 students · PK–05
● 35 opp95% FRL
Elem
SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ES
485 students · PK–05
94% FRL
Elem
SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ES
386 students · 02–05
● 35 opp92% FRL
Elem
SANTA FE SOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD
264 students · PK–01
● 35 opp92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
OCCC 7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
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.