Paul Marek

Oklahoma City Public Schools

Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is a multi-cultural district serving approximately 34,000 students. Our students are educated throughout 55 neighborhood elementary schools, 17 secondary schools, 4 special centers, and 12 charter schools located in a 135.5 square miles in the center of Oklahoma. We employ approximately 4,600 administrators, teachers, and support personnel who serve a student population which is comprised of 2% Asian, 3% Native American, 16% Caucasian, 24% African American, and 51% Hispanic individuals. Additionally, 34% of our students are English Language Learners. Our students and their families represent 37 different languages; top two being English with 65% and Spanish with 34%. OKCPS offers 8 different special education programs across the district to serve the 13% of our population with disabilities or special needs.