ASTEC Charter Schools

What ASTEC Charter Schools does

ASTEC Charter Schools (legal name: Advanced Science and Technology Education Public Charter Schools) is a public charter school district headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, founded in 2000 by Dr. Freda Deskin as the first start-up charter school in Oklahoma. The district operates three schools — ASTEC Elementary School (PreK-5), ASTEC Middle School (6-8), and ASTEC High School (9-12, added in 2006) — serving more than 1,400 students across Oklahoma City. ASTEC is a fully accredited public charter school sponsored by Oklahoma City Community College, with no tuition; funding flows from state per-pupil allocations based on average daily membership.

The district delivers a S.T.E.A.M.-integrated curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) combined with a liberal arts program. Distinctive technology-enabled facilities include a FabLab maker space equipped with 3D printers available to all students, a 1:1 computer program, an esports curriculum at the high school level, and wraparound support services such as an on-site food pantry, uniform closet, counseling, and after-school/Saturday tutoring. Athletics span basketball, soccer, rowing, golf, volleyball, and esports, alongside new facilities including a regulation Lou C. Kerr Soccer Field. Partnerships with Metro Technology Centers expose high school students to vocational trade pathways, and broader university and local non-profit partnerships support college preparation.

ASTEC's revenue model is per-pupil public funding — there is no tuition or fees. GTM is direct-to-consumer: families apply through the OKC Common Application or directly to ASTEC, with admission handled by lottery. Distribution and delivery are currently in-person on three Oklahoma City campuses; a new unified secondary campus (Deskin Campus) and a new elementary facility are scheduled to open Fall 2026, alongside the launch of the ASTEC Online Program, a fully accredited virtual learning option for PreK-12 students. ASTEC is governed by a board and led by CEO/Founder Dr. Freda Deskin and Superintendent Dr. Stacey Hughes, supported by a COO, headmasters, and deans for each campus.

Name

ASTEC Charter Schools

Legal name

Advanced Science and Technology Education Public Charter Schools

Website

https://asteccharterschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASTEC Charter Schools is a nonprofit public charter school district in Oklahoma City operating three accredited PreK-12 schools (Elementary, Middle, High) for 1,400+ students. It delivers free S.T.E.A.M.-focused education supported by per-pupil state funding and OCCC sponsorship, with new campus and online program launches in Fall 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site) (EDAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ), Virtual/Online Charter Schools (EDAJACAD), Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• STEAM education
• K-12 education
• Primary education
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public charter school, ASTEC receives per-pupil state funding based on average daily membership. The school is free and open to all students, funded through public education allocations rather than tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASTEC Charter Schools operates a tuition-free, public charter school district serving PreK through 12th grade students across three schools (Elementary, Middle, and High School) with a S.T.E.A.M.-focused curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into a liberal arts program. The school is fully accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, sponsored by Oklahoma City Community College, and provides facilities, athletics, counseling, tutoring, and a new fully accredited virtual learning program for PreK-12 scholars.

Product overview

ASTEC Charter Schools is a public charter school district comprising three schools: ASTEC Elementary School (PreK-5th grade), ASTEC Middle School (6th-8th grade), and ASTEC High School (9th-12th grade). The district operates as a unified educational institution with a S.T.E.A.M.-focused curriculum combining science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Key facilities and programs include the FabLab Maker Space with 3D printers, athletics (basketball, soccer, rowing, golf, volleyball, eSports), counseling services, tutoring, and a food pantry. A new Online Program launching Fall 2026 will extend accredited virtual learning to PreK-12 scholars. The district is fully accredited by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and sponsored by Oklahoma City Community College, serving over 1,400 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASTEC Elementary School: PreK-5th grade elementary school part of the ASTEC district
• ASTEC Middle School
• ASTEC High School
• Deskin Campus
• ASTEC Online Program

Products and services

• ASTEC Elementary School Free public charter school serving PreK through 5th grade students in Oklahoma City, delivering a S.T.E.A.M.-focused curriculum integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into a liberal arts program.
• ASTEC Middle School Public charter middle school serving 6th through 8th grade, emphasizing social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development with technology-focused programs and S.T.E.A.M. curriculum.
• ASTEC High School Public charter high school offering S.T.E.A.M.-focused education for grades 9-12, with a FabLab maker space, esports curriculum, and Metro Technology Centers partnerships for trade profession exploration.
• ASTEC Online Program Fully accredited virtual learning option for PreK-12 scholars launching Fall 2026, providing flexible online educational options for families requiring remote learning capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most students go on to college with financial assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oklahoma City Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOklahoma City Community College serves as the official sponsor of ASTEC Charter Schools, providing oversight and accreditation support as required for charter school operations in Oklahoma.
• Metro Technology CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership exposes students to a wide variety of trade professions through the Metro Technology Centers program, offering vocational training opportunities alongside traditional academics.
• Universities and Local Non-ProfitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with universities and local non-profit organizations provide additional educational resources, community support, and enrichment opportunities for students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: A network of college-prep charter schools known for advanced academics and high college placement rates, comparable in scale and mission to ASTEC's college-prep S.T.E.A.M. focus.
• KIPP Public Schools: A national multi-site charter school network operating PreK-12 campuses with a college-prep mission, structurally comparable to ASTEC's three-school PreK-12 charter network model.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: A multi-site urban charter school network focused on rigorous academics and high college placement, directly analogous to ASTEC's lottery-enrolled, college-prep charter model.
• Great Hearts Academies: A multi-site classical and college-prep charter network operating multiple K-12 campuses, comparable to ASTEC's multi-site, college-readiness-focused charter school district.
• IDEA Public Schools: A large multi-state charter network operating PreK-12 college-prep campuses with college-readiness outcomes metrics, directly comparable to ASTEC's college-prep, multi-site charter structure.

Regional players

• Harding Charter Preparatory High School: An Oklahoma City-based college-prep charter high school, competing with ASTEC High School for college-bound students in the same metropolitan market.
• John Rex Charter School: An Oklahoma City charter elementary and middle school serving PreK-8 students, directly competing for the same PreK-8 enrollment pool as ASTEC Elementary and Middle School.
• Epic Charter Schools: An Oklahoma-based charter school network also serving PreK-12 students with a significant online/virtual learning component, directly competing with ASTEC for Oklahoma families including in the online segment.
• Santa Fe South Schools: An Oklahoma City charter school network serving PreK-12 students, directly competing with ASTEC for in-person enrollment in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Broad incumbents

• Oklahoma City Public Schools: The traditional public school district serving the Oklahoma City area, providing the broader incumbent alternative families consider when choosing ASTEC's charter option.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ASTECCharters
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/asteccharters
• Facebookfacebook.com/ASTECCharter
• Instagraminstagram.com/asteccharterschools
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ASTECCharterSchoolsOKC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astec-charter-schools

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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