17-02-2025
Local nonprofit creates one-stop shop for Oklahoma City schools statistics, deadlines
The priority application deadline for Oklahoma City public charter and applications schools is approaching soon, and one local nonprofit organization created a one-stop shop for families to research their options.
is a bilingual, user-friendly website where families can weigh their free public school options in Oklahoma City, including charter, application and neighborhood schools before the Feb. 21 priority application deadline for the 2025-26 academic year.
'Navigating public school options and multiple application deadlines can be overwhelming for families,' said Brent Bushey, CEO of Fuel OKC, the nonprofit behind in a news release. 'For the first time, families have access to comprehensive school data, direct application links and enrollment information for Oklahoma City public schools on one website, as well as one common priority application deadline for the 2025-26 school year.'
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Fuel OKC is a nonprofit organization seeking to expand high-quality education options in Oklahoma City.
offers families the ability to compare school profiles, academic performance data, demographics and enrollment statistics.
'Enroll OKC is an incredibly helpful tool for parents,' said Martha Paz, a parent whose child attends Dove Science Academy. 'We can search for nearby schools, both in English and Spanish, and find ones that offer specific programs — like sports, arts or science — that align with our child's interests. It makes the process of choosing the best school fit so much easier.'
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In its release, Fuel OKC cited the 2023-24 Oklahoma School Report Card data that shows 18 out of 79 public schools in Oklahoma City earned an A or B rating, classifying them as high-quality schools.
'The data is concerning,' Bushey said in the release. 'Especially considering research shows students who haven't learned to read by third grade are significantly less likely to graduate high school and struggle throughout their education. We believe that when families are empowered with knowledge, they can make informed decisions that best support their children's educational success.'
The nonprofit encouraged Oklahoma City families seeking a public school option that best fits their child's learning needs to explore
'Every child deserves a great education, and we know that students learn in different ways,' Bushey said. 'By making school options and academic performance data easily accessible, we empower families to find the best fit for their child — no matter their zip code.'
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: compiles OKC schools data ahead of application deadline
