Harding Fine Arts Academy is a college preparatory high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is sponsored by the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. HFAA serves students from grade 9 to 12. It is a public, charter high school; there is no tuition.
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Harding Fine Arts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Fine Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Harding Fine Arts High School's student population of 400 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Harding Fine Arts High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Fine Arts High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
26%
8%
White
33%
43%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Firehawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Fine Arts High School's ranking?
Harding Fine Arts High School is ranked #671 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Harding Fine Arts High School often compared to?
Harding Fine Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harding Fine Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Harding Fine Arts High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Harding Fine Arts High School?
400 students attend Harding Fine Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Harding Fine Arts High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Fine Arts High School?
Harding Fine Arts High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harding Fine Arts High School offer ?
Harding Fine Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Fine Arts High School part of?
Harding Fine Arts High School is part of Harding Fine Arts Charter Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Fine Arts High School located?
Harding Fine Arts High School is located in the Uptown Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 4 other public schools located in Uptown Oklahoma City.
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