My eldest son is going into his 4th year at HFAA, with my youngest coming as a Freshman this year…read more Through that time I have become very involved in the PTO, and am current president. I can't explain how much I love this school. My eldest had dealt with bullying at all his previous schools, because he's nerdy and awkward and sensitive. He'd been the "problem kid" to the teachers because he got bored easily from lack of a challenging curriculum and disrupted the class. He was angry and sullen most of the time. Junior high was the worst because he finally realized what I'd always known, that he was gay, and with the support of his family and few friends, he came out. He didn't expect the backlash. My son hated school and had the beginnings of social anxiety when he came to Harding. Being interested in art, he hoped it would be a better fit. The term Fine Arts Academy is somewhat of a misnomer in my opinion. Yes, they teach many arts classes, but it is not a school only for teaching art. It is a school that uses art to teach, all subjects. They encourage creativity in all things from approach to execution of any subject or project. They have a rigorous curriculum, but give kids all the tools they need to achieve their best, including access to tutoring, teachers that give one on one instruction if needed, and online resources. The teachers are some of the best I've seen. They really care about their students. The class sizes are smaller, so teachers have that ability to give individual attention. They have unique classes and clubs as well, such as photography, graphic design, martial arts, modern dance, Spectrum LGBTQ+ support, and the BSA (Black Student Association). There is so much diversity and support for that diversity, that bullying is almost NIL and if it happens, it is shut down immediately by staff and students alike. Kids feel free to be themselves here. This place has more school wide activities than others I've seen as well. Random parties, dances, festivals, group trips, and other activities. They really encourage students to step outside clique's and typical social separation to build a community and sense of family. My son has blossomed since coming here, making straight A's since sophomore year, joining NHS last year, and has activities and friends he loves. Being a PTO mom, I hear similar stories from other parents. I bring my youngest here with similar problems in his past, but an open heart to his future here. I cant wait to see what he can achieve here. I definitely recommend this school.

Each of the teachers and faculty we've dealt with over the last four years have been exceptional…read more The teachers have been good about keeping us informed about our son's progress and/or challenges so we can address them quickly. The rest of the faculty has also been very friendly and supportive. I'll update the review after a couple of months into this new year.

I grew up here and it was amazing the teachers are so nice and I enjoyed it a lot! I would…read morerecommend this place :)

I know it's odd to review an elementary but wanted to point out a few of the things the teachers…read moreand staff do for the community. Besides educating children for very little money, they host a lot of events that empower students such as math and science night (which btw, was super fun and cool). The school had a run down track and did a fun run to raise funds for a new track, soccer fields, and greenery. Not only does this benefit the school, but taxpayers, even those without children, have access to these things. Schools struggle and yet they still manage to give back. Well done!!

This is a great school. After moving to OKC from Norman, I was concerned about the quality of…read moreeducation here and if we would be able to find a public school option that would meet our expectations. I started asking about schools early and almost everyone I asked, including several owners of educational supply stores, recommended Cleveland. This school is an oasis in the OKCPS system. The parents, teachers, and students are all great. The school is diverse and has a very accepting and loving culture. The other parents are really cool, too- no need to worry about being the "perfect" parent in this place. Most importantly, my daughter loves it here. I have never had her dread going to school. The principal, Mrs. Stafford, has done a great job of fostering a caring environment by leading by example. You can tell she really loves the kids.

Wonderful public school in the urban core. We moved to OKC from Edmond and chose the Cleveland…read moreneighborhood because of the school's reputation. Our sons are now in their second year there and have had wonderful teachers and a supportive, engaging principal. They have a class garden which they tend to, options for multiple extracurricular stuff, and reasonable sized classrooms (20-21 students). We have been delighted with the teachers and leadership and recommend this school!

My daughter Sellah has been attending with Ms. TAMAIKO and Ms. TRISH since she was 3 years old. I…read morelove this school and these wonderful ladies.

From the owner: Legacy Academy of Distinction is a small private school, located north of the Oklahoma State…read morecapitol. We work with our students on a one to one based on their academic needs.

They will allow children to hit other children. These children are continuously hitting other…read morechildren and the teachers and principal are very aware. They will allow for your child to be mounted by another child and not reach out to the parents and then blame the substitutes, they are in control of who is in the classroom teaching our children. They do not facilitate mediation between parents of children that are being hit on or children that are doing the hitting. I'm going to make everyone very aware of how the school operates.

In school you get a discipline folder if you were bad. In 3rd grade i was a good kid, and every…read moremonth i get my folder signed 6 times, and they just dont care. Just to let you know this school treats every kid like a slave. Its pretty relatable

I love this preschool!! Cant say enough great things about it! My grandson has been coming here for…read more2 years and we just enrolled for next year. We started coming as a "Mother's Day Out" program and fell in love with it. The teachers have been absolutely fabulous! We just had a potentially life threatening event in our family and the whole staff gathered in prayer for us :))) You don't find that kind of support everywhere!

I saw the review that KM left. It is so typical CHA to delete the truth for fear of getting…read moreexposed for who they are. I know for a fact that everything written in KM's review is the truth. If you are wealthy or a child of the school administrators, your student is treated differently than other students. So, you can give money to the school or be related to admin then all your indiscretions are overlooked. Shame on this school for trying to hide the truth. If your child attends here, I would seriously re-think your choice. I am glad that I moved my children to a real christian school!

From the owner: Founded in 1972, Christian Heritage Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school and…read moreis fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and recognized by the state of Oklahoma. Christian Heritage Academy offers PreK-12th grade.

For PC West: Hi, don't really know where to go with this info. About a month ago, my kid told me…read morethat her teacher has told the class he is not qualified to teach algebra two and they should Google and find out how to do things on their own. He has told them numerous times that he does not know how to teach the subject. My 4.0 student fails every test, not just a little, but completely bombs it because they are not actually learning about math. I recently found out that Mr. Buckley would rather focus on defunding the police, telling black kids to be careful with Mustang police, situation of rape in the classroom what would you do, and just today sex trafficking at football games. Math was not discussed at all!!!!! Can he just teach math, I may need her removed from this class if he is not qualified to teach Algebra II, but I hear there is no other option. What can I do? I would appreciate a call about this teacher. ASAP!

This is a blue ribbon school so it's been nationally recognized for being the best of the best in…read moreelementary schools. This is my son's first year here but I thank God every day he's here. His teacher has been an incredible blessing and wonderful woman. I've encountered a few other teachers and they were all wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable and seemed genuinely loving. The whole school does an assembly Friday mornings and they do the pledge of allegiance, learn the word of the day, recognize children from every single class that had an exceptional week and recite a positive poem thingy. My husband and i are staying in this neighborhood specifically because this school has been so wonderful.