Harding Independence (Charter)

The Harding Independence (Charter) district in Oklahoma contains two schools: Harding Charter Preparatory High School and Independence Charter Middle School. While Harding Charter Preparatory High School is a standout performer, ranking among the top 16 high schools in the state, Independence Charter Middle School lags behind, placing 164th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools.

Harding Charter Preparatory High School boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and an impressive 80.1% four-year graduation rate. The school's academic performance is strong, with 57.8% proficiency in ELA and 34.4% in Math. In contrast, Independence Charter Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates below the state averages in ELA and Math. The middle school's 1-star rating reflects its lower statewide ranking.

Both schools serve a population with a high socioeconomic need, as evidenced by the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates. Harding Charter Preparatory High School has a 58.29% free/reduced lunch rate, while Independence Charter Middle School's rate is even higher at 76.09%. The student-teacher ratios at both schools are within a reasonable range, with Harding Charter Preparatory High School having a slightly higher ratio of 19.1 compared to Independence Charter Middle School's 16.2.