Oklahoma City is served by several public school districts, the largest being Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), alongside numerous private and charter schools.
* **High School Graduation Rate**: Approximately 82% across the metropolitan area, generally aligning with state averages. * **Literacy Rate**: Matches the national average (approximately 99% for basic literacy, though local initiatives continue to focus on improving adult reading proficiency and early childhood literacy). * **Higher Education**: The city is a hub for higher learning. Notable institutions include: * *University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC)*: A major academic medical center. * *Oklahoma City University (OCU)*: A private university highly ranked regionally for arts, business, and law. * *Oklahoma State University-OKC (OSU-OKC)*: Offers prominent technical, associate, and bachelor's degrees. * *Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)*: The fifth-largest college in the state by enrollment. * **K-12 Initiatives**: Recent community efforts focus on STEM education and technical training, bolstered by programs like Metro Technology Centers.