Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Name

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Legal name

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Website

https://ossm.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

AP/IB Computer Science Coursework Support (AP CSP/AP CSA/IB CS) (EDAMACAJ), Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• STEM secondary education
• Residential high school
• Advanced placement courses
• Teacher professional development
• Research mentorship program

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State-funded public education: OSSM is a public state-supported school created by Oklahoma legislative action in 1983. Funding comes from state appropriations. All educational programs are provided free of charge to Oklahoma students — no tuition, fees, or book costs are charged for the residential program or the virtual program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OSSM provides tuition-free, college-level STEM secondary education to academically advanced Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors. Programs are delivered through a 32-acre residential campus in Oklahoma City, five regional centers across the state, and a statewide Virtual Program offering AP courses. Outreach programs include summer academies, math contests, mentorship research placements, and teacher professional development.

Product overview

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics operates as a unified public STEM education system comprising four interconnected delivery channels: a residential program at its main Oklahoma City campus, a virtual program offering statewide online AP courses, five regional centers across Oklahoma, and outreach programs including summer academies, mentorship, and teacher development. The core offering is a two-year residential program for academically advanced juniors and seniors providing college-level STEM instruction at no cost, supplemented by virtual and regional center options for statewide access. Outreach programs including Summer Academies, middle school math contests, one-day workshops, teacher Summer Institutes, the Mentorship Program connecting students with research institutions, and specialized programs like the Perry Outreach Program and the new Center for Advanced Aerospace Engineering extend STEM education opportunities beyond the core residential students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Program
• Virtual Program
• Regional Centers
• Summer Academies
• Mentorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 National Merit Finalists in 2025; 20 National Merit Semifinalists in 2026
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSU Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025OSSM launched the Center for Advanced Aerospace Engineering in partnership with OSU's OAIRE. As part of the OSSM Mentorship Program, juniors and seniors collaborate with OSU aerospace engineers on real-world projects. A highlight is students building a quadcopter (drone) from scratch.
• Perry InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014OSSM has served as the host site for the Perry Outreach Program (POP) and Medical Student Outreach Program in Oklahoma since 2014. The Perry Initiative is a national nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women to become leaders in orthopedics and engineering. In partnership with OU College of Medicine, these programs serve approximately 40 students annually.
• Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSSM partners with OMRF as part of its mentorship program, allowing students to conduct hands-on research alongside professional scientists at Oklahoma's leading medical research institution. Students work on real research projects including targeted therapies for cancer.
• OU Health Science Center (OUHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSSM students participate in research mentorships at OUHSC as part of the school's mentorship program. Students have worked on cancer research projects and observed medical procedures, gaining exposure to clinical and translational research environments.
• University of Oklahoma Geostationary Carbon Cycle ObservatoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSSM students partner with the Geostationary Carbon Cycle Observatory at the University of Oklahoma for mentorship research projects, typically in their junior or senior year.
• Autry Technology Center (Enid)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutry Tech serves as the host site for the OSSM Enid Regional Center, providing facilities and administrative support. OSSM provides the curriculum, faculty, and academic oversight. Students receive instruction in AP Calculus and AP Physics while maintaining their local high school affiliation. Since 2000, over 327 students have participated, generating $12.2M in scholarships.
• OSU Institute of Technology (OSUIT) — OkmulgeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSUIT hosts the OSSM Okmulgee Regional Center on its campus. The program offers concurrent enrollment for free college credit (7 credit hours of math and 4 credit hours of physics through OSUIT). Green Country Technology Center provides transportation. Students develop ACT score improvements averaging 4-5 points, with some achieving 6-7 point increases.
• Kiamichi Technology Center (KTC) — PoteaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKTC hosts the OSSM Poteau Regional Center. Students receive instruction in AP Calculus AB and AP Physics C-Mechanics. Since 2006, over 170 students have graduated with approximately $10M in scholarships. 98% of graduates pursue college education.
• Indian Capitol Technology Center (ICTC) — Stilwell and TahlequahcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICTC hosts two OSSM Regional Centers — one in Stilwell and one in Tahlequah — serving students from Adair and Cherokee counties. Students attend on a rotational daily schedule (similar to college). Over 400 students have been served since 2001. Students have attended over 50 different colleges in diverse fields.
• National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSSM is a proud member of the NCSSS, which provides a forum for secondary schools focused on STEM to exchange ideas and information. Membership connects OSSM with the broader national network of STEM-focused secondary schools.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Khan Academy: Nonprofit free online education platform offering free AP-level STEM coursework and AI tutoring (Khanmigo) statewide. Competes with OSSM's Virtual Program on access to free AP STEM instruction, particularly for under-resourced schools, but does not offer the residential or mentorship components.

Direct peers

• Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA): Three-year public residential STEM high school in Aurora, IL, founded by state legislation. Tuition-free for Illinois residents with college-level STEM curriculum—directly comparable operating model and student profile to OSSM.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST): Top-ranked public magnet STEM high school in Fairfax County, VA, consistently ranked #1 nationally. Selective admissions, advanced STEM focus, and college-level research opportunities make it a direct peer and benchmark for OSSM's residential STEM model.
• Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA): Two-year public residential STEM high school in Hot Springs, AR, founded by state legislation. Tuition-free Arkansas residents, college-level STEM curriculum, regional delivery model—same operating structure and peer-state context as OSSM.
• Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS): Two-year residential STEM academy at the University of North Texas, serving high-achieving Texas juniors and seniors with college-level coursework. Same tuition-free state-funded model, same residential STEM high school category, and fellow NCSSS member.
• North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM): Two-year public residential STEM high school in Durham, NC—same legal and operating model as OSSM, with similar residential/virtual/regional delivery and tuition-free access for state residents. Founded 1980, it is the closest operational analog and a member of NCSSS alongside OSSM.
• Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science: Two-year residential STEM high school at Western Kentucky University for Kentucky juniors and seniors. Tuition-free state-funded model with selective admissions and advanced STEM curriculum—a direct peer to OSSM in structure and mission.
• Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science (MSMS): Public residential STEM high school in Columbus, MS, for academically advanced juniors and seniors from Mississippi. Tuition-free state-funded model with similar outreach mission for rural access—directly comparable to OSSM.
• Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS): Public residential STEM high school in Mobile, AL, founded by state legislation. Tuition-free for Alabama residents with advanced STEM focus—same regulatory structure, funding model, and student demographic as OSSM.

Others

• Perry Initiative: National nonprofit that partners with OSSM to deliver Perry Outreach Program (POP) and Medical Student Outreach Program on OSSM's campus since 2014. An ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but illustrates the type of national STEM outreach organization that operates in OSSM's adjacent space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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