Putnam City North High School

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Putnam City North High School is a public high school situated in Northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States It is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and is one of three high schools in the Putnam City School District. Offering education in grades nine through twelve, North is among the highest scoring public schools in Oklahoma, ranging from End of Instruction tests to college admission exams.Seeing success at all levels, the vast majority of seniors continue their education upon graduation, notably the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as the Francis Tuttle Technology Center. The school serves approximately 2,000 students. The school is the twelfth largest high school in Oklahoma. It is a nationally accredited Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.HistoryPutnam City North High School opened its doors August 24, 1978. In its first year, the school took 750 sophomores and juniors from Putnam City High School and Hefner Junior High School.In 1993, the school added a freshman class and became a four-year high school.CampusThe school's campus is composed of the main building, including classrooms, offices, a cafeteria, student commons areas, indoor athletic facilities, and the Performing Arts Center. A front amphitheater acts as an outdoor cafeteria for students. An athletic field house offers athletes a weight room and locker facilities. Outdoor athletic facilities - including a football field, tennis courts, a baseball field, a softball field, and a soccer field - a provided for students in athletic programs. Two main parking lots are located on the North and East sides of the school, with additional parking at the South entrance for faculty.