District Facts

For more than 90 years, Putnam City Schools has been one of the premier school districts in the state, bringing together families in suburban northwest Oklahoma City to provide a high-quality education for students in preschool through high school.

What are some hallmarks of our success?

Making the Grade

General Excellence

• For 14 consecutive years, Putnam City Schools has been selected as one of the top school systems in the nation as a recipient of the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want Award"
• 61 teachers in the district have National Board Certification
• Teachers and administrators consistently recognized across the state and nation as leaders in their fields
• 28.3 percent of district teachers have advanced degrees (masters or doctorates)
• Five schools named Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education

Academics

• 99 Academic All-Staters in 21 years, more than any other school district in Oklahoma
• One of the state’s highest number of Oklahoma Academic Scholars over the past five years
• 201 National Merit Finalists in the last 21 years, one of the highest totals in Oklahoma
• More than $5.5 million in scholarships accepted by our 2007 graduates
• ACT scores above state and national averages
• Students at Putnam City’s three high schools in spring 2007 earned 2,311 hours of college credit and saved as much as $431,000 in college costs by taking advanced placement (AP) courses and passing AP tests

Technology

• A fiber-optic districtwide computer network that links computers in every classroom.
• A computer in each classroom offering Internet access, e-mail, and attendance and gradebook software
• A ratio of one computer for every three students
• Extensive training of teacher for effective use of technology
• Leading-edge application of technology, including wireless laptop labs, electronic teaching board and keyboarding instruction for elementary students

Community Support

• More than 6,700 PTA members across the distrct, and active Parent-Teacher Associations in every school
• Parents, grandparents and business people volunteer more than 150,000 hours in our schools every year
• Strong history of supporting school bond elections, allowing Putnam City to have some of the finest school facilities in the area
• More than 250 formal partnerships with local businesses through our Partners In Education program.

Fast Facts

• 18,774 students
  • 9,307 elementary
  • 3,889 middle school
  • 5,578 high school
• 18 elementary schools
• 5 middle schools
• 3 high schools
• 1 alternative high school
• 1,430 certified personnel
• 754 support employees
• Average elementary class size: 20.1 students