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Classen School of Advanced Studies is a public magnet school serving students in grades 6-12 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Public Schools program participates in the IB Diploma Programme and offers fine arts courses as well, offering art, drama, and music classes to any qualifying student.Classen is known as one of the state's premier high schools in academics, and has been ranked among the top 100 public high schools in America by the Challenge Index, as measured by the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students at a school in 2007 divided by the number of graduating seniors. The index is published annually in the Washington Post and Newsweek. It was ranked 14 in 2009.As Classen High School, the basketball team won state championships in 1929, 1934, 1937, 1948, 1950, 1975, and in 1980. In 1995, Classen SAS won the Class B State Championship in Academic Quiz Bowl and in 1996, Classen SAS was the Class 3A State Runner-Up in Academic Quiz Bowl. It is currently a Division 3A school.HistoryClassen Junior High School opened in 1919, immediately following the close of World War I, making it the oldest high school building in Oklahoma City Public Schools. The land was part of an area being developed by the early Oklahoma City real estate developer, Anton H. Classen. A total of 6.33 acres was purchased by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education for $55,100. The building was constructed at a cost of $420,500 by the Holmboe Construction Company. The two story brick building was enlarged in 1921, 1923, 1925, 1934 and 1957. In 1925, Classen opened its doors to high school students as well, and changed its name to Classen High School. Due to declining enrollment, Classen High School closed in 1985 and the building became a 5th-year center. In 1994, the Classen School of Advanced Studies opened with an enrollment size of 647, covering grades 6-10. Its first graduating class was graduated in May 1997. Josie Cao and Minh Truong were both the first valedictorians of Classen SAS and Jonathon Lunardi was selected as the student of the year in 1997.

Address: 1901 N Ellison Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA
Phone: (405) 587-5400
State: Oklahoma
City: Oklahoma City
Zip Code: 73106


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Reviews
Currently in sixth grade. They push you very hard but it’s worth it cuz it will be a breeze later in life. Love almost all my teachers. Classen is a great school and I would recommend it to anyone
7 years ago (07-02-2018)
I am currently in seventh grade. So far I have made two honors societies. I love this school.
8 years ago (28-11-2017)
if u r reding tis den get 2 w0rk1ng. (; have a great day
8 years ago (07-12-2017)
I have two kids who have gone to Classen SAS, one loves it and it was not a good fit for the other. It depends on the kid. If your child has not been exposed to high school kids, it is a big shock to be in a 6-12 grade environment. There is a lot more swearing, references to poor behavior, etc. However, Classen is for motivated kids. I believe that is one of the reasons for the teachers laid back attitude a reviewer mentioned. One of the great things about the school is that almost all of the other kids are as motivated to succeed as your child. I would certainly rather my kid stumble with homework and grades in middle school than in college. Plus, there is no other school in Oklahoma City that offers an IB program, which is recognized internationally. We have found inspirational teachers at Classen, (and one man who was in the science department, is misogynistic, and should have left a long time ago). For all the rest, these are professionals who purchase their own supplies, talk to kids as if their opinion matters, and work before or after school with the kids. I believe teachers have to be on a mission. Between the hours they work and the money they are paid, it is charity work. Classen does a whole lot with a very small budget - all the extra money they could get for awards and excellence is spread among all the OKC public schools. Is that right? Is that fair? I don't know. Seems like they should at least get a larger share. But, that is a fight for another day. For now, here's to the excellent educators who are helping our children succeed!
8 years ago (23-10-2017)
Sorry to say so far Classen has not lived up to its reputation....my child just completed the 6th grade and she spent most of the year board....my daughter attended elementary school at Dove k-5 and I found it much more challenging....during the enrollment open house we were told not to be surprised if your (A) student brings home declining grades the first year.....it leads you to believe the classes will be challenging....the real story is the staff is so laid back the students have all the time in the world not to complete assignments and that seems to be OK....I was told by one of my childs teachers "I don't take off points for late work because it's my job to grade their work not their behavior". In my opinion that's doesn't help the kids at all....middle school students when given a choice will not pick school work....at this age its not reasonable to expect children to operate this independently....not holding them accountable is what causes the decline in grades.....what's worse is the parents are kept out of the loop because the assignments are online for the most part and the students communicate directly with the teacher....making it easy for your child to say "I don't have any homework".... unless you use the parent portal regularly you will have no idea what your kid is responsible for....my daughter didn't have a decline but many kids fell to the waste side and I don't think they mind....it's definitely not because the work is difficult....more like treating the middle school students like high school students.....I will be returning..... however....I am on the Dove 6-12 school wait list.
8 years ago (30-06-2017)
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