FAQs

What is…

  • For the convenience of parents and guardians, the Enroll OKC website is a single access point to Oklahoma City’s public schools and their enrollment forms. Enroll OKC is a program of Fuel OKC, a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission of increasing the number of quality schools in Oklahoma City.

  • By law, charter schools are public schools and are differentiated from neighborhood public school by being given the freedom of more innovation while still being held accountable for advancing student achievement. Because charter schools are public, they are open to all students. Charter schools do not charge tuition, nor do they have special entrance requirements.

    Charter school students must take all the same required tests as students attending neighborhood schools. Charter schools are held accountable not only to the state, but also to the school’s charter sponsor. Public charter schools have no selective admissions requirements, and they must accept all students, including English language learners and children with special needs.

  • OKCPS is a multi-cultural school district serving approximately 34,000 students who are educated throughout 33 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, eight high schools and four alternative schools. OKCPS offers special education programs to 16% of the district’s student population with disabilities or special needs. OKCPS is a CEP district which means every student eats free breakfast and lunch every day and snacks at several school sites.

  • Your neighborhood school is the public school you are assigned to, according to your home address.

  • According to the OKCPS district’s website, “OKCPS Application Schools provide students with diverse educational opportunities other than their assigned neighborhood schools. Application schools are free public middle and high schools with selective admission requirements. These schools embody cultures of high expectations and rigorous instruction to ensure that graduates are prepared for a full range of postsecondary options. Criteria for selection may include a combination of students achievement tests, attendance, auditions, grades and/or recommendations.”

  • Alternative education programs are at-risk for high school failure for a variety of reasons which may include academic deficiency, behavioral difficulties, excessive absences, pregnancy or parenting, adjustment problems or juvenile justice involvement. Alternative education programs are tailored to meet the needs of students who may be struggling with poverty, substance abuse, family dysfunction, or psychological or physical trauma. Some of the unique features of many Alternative Education programs include flexible scheduling, small class sizes, youth and family involvement in goal setting, career skills training, innovative instructional techniques and assistance transitioning to college or career training.

  • Just as students' report cards provide a snapshot of their school performance, the Oklahoma School Report Cards show how public schools across Oklahoma are serving students in a variety of areas. Oklahoma's school report cards measure multiple indicators, including academic achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism, progress in English language proficiency assessments, postsecondary opportunities, and graduation. Measured at different points, indicators work together to provide a snapshot of school performance. Each of these indicators receives a specific point value that translates to a letter grade, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Enrollment…

  • To enroll in pre-kindergarten, students are required to be 4-years-old by September 1. To enroll in kindergarten, students must be 5-years-old by September 1.

  • Click here or select “Find a School” on the navigation bar on the Enroll OKC website. Once there, enter your home address in the tool to see the list of public schools that are options for your child to attend.

  • Asking questions will help you evaluate the public school options available. Use these questions, drafted by parents, to help you determine the right school for your child. You may call to schedule a meeting or tour, or participate in open houses and other admissions and recruiting events at the schools that are of interest to you.

  • Yes. Applyl if your student: 1) is a NEW STUDENT in our community, 2) seeks to attend a charter school for the first time, or 3) will begin pre-kindergarten or kindergarten for the first time.

    You do not need to make application if your student will remain at their current school. In this event, directly contact the school to re-enroll your student.

  • For families who do not have a computer, there are several options to complete an application form. You may use your smartphone, request assistance from our Parent Navigators or directly reach out to the school you will make application to for your child.

  • Yes. Contact the school of your choice to get a paper copy of their enrollment form.

  • To establish proof of residency, gather the following documents from the list below:

    • One proof of residency (recent utility bill, lease agreement)

    • Immunization records

    • Up-to-date custody documentation, if applicable

    It is likely a school will have other options to establish proof of residency in Oklahoma City. Please follow your school’s enrollment requirements.

  • The information you will need to complete an enrollment form includes the child’s:

    • Name

    • Date of birth

    • Current school and grade

    • Application grade

    • Sibling information, if applicable

     Basic information about your family:

    • Legal guardian’s first and last name 

    • Contact information, including guardian's home address

    • Phone number

    • Email

  • For each student, you may choose to apply to only one school or more than one school. The more schools you apply to, the better the chance of getting offered admission to one of your school choices. Remember to only apply to schools you want your child to attend.

    In the application, after you select all the schools for your child, you next will be able to prioritize them.

    TIP: Use the Find a School tool to begin searching for schools that fits your child’s needs. As you identify a school for your child, add it to your list of schools to which you will apply.

  • OKCPS has six application schools across the district. They are:

    • Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School

    • Belle Isle Enterprise High School (opening the fall of 2026)

    • Classen School of Advanced Studies (Classen SAS) Middle School

    • Classen SAS High School

    • Southeast Middle School

    • Southeast High School

  • Yes. Only those students who apply to attend Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, Belle Isle Enterprise High School (opening fall 2026), Classen SAS Middle School, Classen SAS High School, Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School are considered to attend these schools. The application page for the OKCPS application schools can be found here.

  • No. The district’s application schools do not hold a public lottery. School administrators evaluate your child’s application and determine if admission is offered to the district’s six application schools. These schools include Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School, Belle Isle Enterprise High School (opening fall 2026), Classen SAS Middle School, Classen SAS High School, Southeast Middle School and Southeast High School.

Lottery…

  • Applications open no later than December 1, 2025.

    The priority application deadline is February 13, 2026.

    Lotteries will be held on February 20, 2026.

    Lottery results for priority applicants will be communicated during the week of February 23, 2026, using the preferred communication method you selected during the application process.

  • Click this link (English) or (en Español) to access our flyer that shares information about the lottery, what to expect, and what you need to do.

  • When applications exceed a school's capacity in a grade, a random lottery is held.

  • Only public charter schools have lotteries if the number of applicants in a grade exceeds the number of seats available. All public charter school lotteries will take place on February 20, 2026. Lottery results for priority applicants will be communicated the week of February 23, 2026.

  • If a lottery is required for your child’s grade, you will receive notification according to the preferred communication method you selected when completing your child’s application. Lottery results will be communicated during the week of February 23, 2026.

  • If your child is selected in a school’s lottery, you must accept your child’s seat by the enrollment deadline or your child will lose that seat at the school. Accepting your seat requires submitting the school's required enrollment forms, up-to-date immunization records and proof of Oklahoma City residency.

  • If your child is waitlisted at the school on the top of your priority list, you will be notified. If selected, you will be offered admission in the next highest priority school you chose. In the common application enrollment system now available, you can see your status at all the schools you selected for your child — in a single place. While there is no guarantee your child will be offered a seat from a school’s waitlist, it is not uncommon for seats to open up during the enrollment process.