The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in Math. The lowest is 24% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Academy of Seminole (charter)
The Academy of Seminole Charter district is a relatively small public charter system serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It operates two schools: an elementary campus and a high school, each enrolling a modest number of students. The district's demographic profile is predominantly white, with a notable presence of Hispanic and American Indian or Alaska Native students, as well as a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English language learner status is not reported in the available records, so families who consider those factors important may want to inquire directly with the district.
On the state's Oklahoma School Testing Program assessments for grades three through eight, proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science are relatively low. The proportion of students scoring proficient or above varies by grade and subject, with some grades seeing especially small shares reaching that bar. Results for seventh-grade math and eighth-grade ELA and science were suppressed, so a complete picture is not available for those levels. When compared with other districts across Seminole County, however, the Academy of Seminole stands out. Its overall proficiency index, which averages the reported rates across tested subjects and grades, places it in the top quartile among the county’s eleven districts. This means that while absolute performance may give a family pause, the district is performing stronger than the typical Seminole County district on these measures.
The district also reports a rate of chronic absenteeism that sits above the midpoint among its county peers. That is a metric worth noting, as regular attendance is closely tied to academic progress. Families concerned about attendance patterns may want to ask what supports the district has in place.
A clear strength of the Academy of Seminole is its Early-College High School program. According to publicly reported information, juniors and seniors can attend classes full-time at Seminole State College, and a number of students have earned an associate’s degree by the time they graduate from high school. This pathway offers a substantial head start on college, and the district is planning a similar partnership with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, pending state approval. For a family whose student is motivated by college acceleration, this is a notable opportunity.
The district has also recently expanded beyond Seminole County. In August 2024, it opened The Academy of Okmulgee in the city of Okmulgee, a new campus that began with pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and will add a grade each year through twelfth. This expansion was described publicly as the first rural charter expansion of its kind in the area, and it gives families in Okmulgee a new public charter option. The district’s growth suggests an active, entrepreneurial approach to serving more students.
Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range compared with other Seminole County districts. That may reflect operational efficiencies or a lean budget, and it is something a resident could explore further, particularly if resource levels are a concern.
No graduation rate is available for this district in the data provided, so a key outcome measure for high school families is missing. The data set indicates the rate was not reported, which may be due to the district’s size or other reporting factors. A parent with a high school student would want to request that information from the school directly.
In short, the Academy of Seminole Charter district is a small, rural charter system that, despite modest test scores in absolute terms, compares favorably within Seminole County academically. Its early-college program is a distinctive asset, and its recent expansion into Okmulgee shows institutional momentum. Families should be aware of the gaps in reported data and follow up on attendance, special populations, and the graduation rate to get a full picture.
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