Independent School

Heritage Hall is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school, preschool through 12th grade, founded in 1969.  Our school philosophy stresses a balanced approach to education that is tailored to the individual strengths of each student and their personal success.

Selective Admission

Selective admission process.  Applicants are evaluated for admission based on their performance on the entrance exam, teacher recommendations, previous academic performance, and the interview.

Size

The 2009-10 school year saw an all-time enrollment high.  We are very proud of our inclusive school community. 

• Total enrollment:  923 students
  • Grades 9-12:  402 students
  • Senior Class:  95 students
• Faculty:  106 (100 full-time/6 part-time)
  • Upper School:  52 (47 full-time/5 part-time)

Accreditation

• ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest) which is the regional organization of NAIS (National Association for Independent Schools).
• Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission

Distinction

Heritage Hall is a member of the Cum Laude Society:  "The presence of a Cum Laude chapter at a secondary school is an indication that superior scholastic achievement is honored." Cum Laude Website

Other Key Facts

• Heritage Hall provides $1.2 million in financial assistance, annually; this represents 12% of our operating budget.
• Our students perform approximately 20,000 community service hours, annually.
• Our student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1, based on total number of teaching faculty to total number of students.
• Faculty with advanced degrees: 45%
• Lower school students participate daily in music and PE; and our K-4th grade students take Spanish two to three times a week.
• Heritage Hall participates in the OSSAA (Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association), offering 11 sports for girls and 10 sports for boys.
• Aside from sports, we have 23 different clubs and organizations.
• We have a nationally recognized debate program.
• We offer a personalized college counseling program.
• Matriculation rate to 4-year colleges:  96% (49% to out-of-state colleges; 51% to in-state colleges)
• National Merit Scholars for 2005-2009 (average class size: 82) - 12 Finalists, 12 Commended, and 2 Achievement Scholars
• Recent graduates have been accepted at Colorado College, Dartmouth, Emory, Georgetown University, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, NYU, Penn State, Stanford, Tufts University, and the US Naval Academy.
• We are located on a beautiful 97-acre campus.