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 398 students in grades 9-12, Harding Fine Arts Academy 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 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- 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 Academy 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 Academy's student population of 398 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harding Fine Arts Academy 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 Academy is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. 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
15:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
24%
8%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Harding Fine Arts Academy 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 Academy often compared to?
Harding Fine Arts Academyis 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 Academy?
The graduation rate of Harding Fine Arts Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Harding Fine Arts Academy?
398 students attend Harding Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Harding Fine Arts Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Fine Arts Academy?
Harding Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harding Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Harding Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Fine Arts Academy part of?
Harding Fine Arts Academy is part of Harding Fine Arts Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Fine Arts Academy located?
Harding Fine Arts Academy 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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