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SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)

Oklahoma · Public School District
7
Schools
3,790
Students
$10,404
Per-Pupil Spend
-27% nat'l
94.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+42pp vs nat'l
91.3%
Graduation Rate
+4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 3,790 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 7 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 91.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,404 is below the national average for a US public school district. 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SANTA FE SOUTH EARLY CHILDHOODCharterPK–01264
SANTA FE SOUTH HILLS ESCharterPK–05500
SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ESCharter02–05386
SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ESCharterPK–05485
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SANTA FE SOUTH MSCharter06–08751
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SANTA FE S PATHWAYS MID COLLEGCharter09–12283
SANTA FE SOUTH HSCharter09–121,121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,404-27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
72%
State
72.1%
Local (property tax)
7.3%
Federal
20.6%

State funding accounts for 72% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,790
Students
94%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.3%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.3% graduation rate — 4.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,404, spending is 27% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)?
SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,790 students.
What is the graduation rate for SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)?
The graduation rate is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) spend per student?
SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) spends $10,404 per pupil — 27% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)?
94% of students in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)?
Yes — 7 of the 7 schools in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) are charter schools.
What grade levels does SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) serve?
SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)?
The median opportunity score across schools in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER) is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.