Santa Fe South Schools

What Santa Fe South Schools does

Santa Fe South Schools is a tuition-free public charter school district headquartered at 7000 Crossroads Blvd in Oklahoma City, operating 12 campuses across South Oklahoma City and serving over 4,200 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Founded in 2001 as a single 9th-grade cohort of 120 students, the district has grown into the largest comprehensive charter school in Oklahoma, organized into two early childhood centers, seven elementary campuses, two middle schools, and three distinct high school options: Santa Fe South High School, Santa Fe South Alpha, and the Pathways Middle College located on the Oklahoma City Community College campus, where students can earn up to an Associate's Degree prior to graduation. The district is governed by a seven-member Board of Education and functions as a non-profit public charter funded by Oklahoma state per-pupil allocations and federal grants.

The academic program is anchored by the At or Above (AOA) initiative, a multi-year framework built on Instructional Design, Data-Driven Instruction, and Teacher Development, with NWEA MAP Growth assessments measuring progress against grade-level norms in Math and Reading. The district's technology stack is a layered EdTech portfolio: PowerSchool SIS as the central student information system, Clever for single sign-on, Illuminate Education for elementary assessment tracking, ClassDojo for elementary parent communication, NWEA MAP Growth for assessments, ACT for junior testing, Moodle for Pathways course access, Parchment for transcripts, and the newly launching MyPowerHub (2026-2027) platform that consolidates PowerSchool data with two-way teacher messaging. School supply lists are published through TeacherLists for direct retail integration, and Rank One is used for athletic eligibility.

The business model is enrollment-driven B2C/government funding: per-pupil state and federal allocations scale with student enrollment, with no tuition or fees charged to families. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through enrollment lotteries on EnrollOKC.org, community events such as Family Resource Nights (with over 20 partner organizations including the Mexican Consulate, Oklahoma County Health Department, and Catholic Charities), and an active social media presence. The district brought its Child Nutrition program in-house for the 2025-26 school year. Operations are supported by 723 staff, with leadership including a Director of Human Resources, Director of Special Education, Student Support Director, and District Athletic Director reporting to the Board of Education.

Name

Santa Fe South Schools

Legal name

Santa Fe South Schools, Inc.

Website

https://santafesouth.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Santa Fe South Schools is a tuition-free public charter school district operating 12 campuses across South Oklahoma City, serving over 4,200 Pre-K through 12th grade students funded by state per-pupil allocations and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School District

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• Public K-12 schooling
• Early college programs
• Tuition-free education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State and Federal Funding: As a public charter school district, Santa Fe South Schools receives per-pupil funding from state and federal sources based on enrollment. The district is tuition-free and open to all students, funded through standard public education funding mechanisms.
2. Child Nutrition Program: In-house child nutrition program (since 2025-26 school year) preparing and serving meals to students. Operates its own kitchens with staff now employed directly by the district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Santa Fe South Schools operates a tuition-free public charter school district serving Pre-K through 12th grade students across 12 campuses in South Oklahoma City. The district delivers academic instruction anchored by the At or Above (AOA) initiative, offers early college enrollment through a Middle College located on the Oklahoma City Community College campus, and provides wraparound services including special education, ELL, fine arts, athletics, and mental health support.

Product overview

Santa Fe South Schools is a tuition-free, fully accredited public charter school district operating as a unified platform of 12 campuses across South Oklahoma City, serving over 4,200 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The district is organized into early childhood centers, elementary schools (7 campuses), middle schools (2 campuses), and three distinct high school options: Santa Fe South High School (with concurrent OCCC enrollment), Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College (on OCCC campus, enabling Associate's degrees), and Santa Fe South Alpha. The academic program is anchored by the At or Above (AOA) initiative, targeting grade-level proficiency via Instructional Design, Data-Driven Instruction, and Teacher Development. Beyond academics, the district offers integrated student support services (Special Education, GT, ELL), a Fine Arts program, Athletics across all levels, and a broad slate of clubs. Parent-facing technology includes PowerSchool SIS for grades/attendance, Clever for student single sign-on, ClassDojo for elementary communication, Parchment for transcripts, and the newly launching MyPowerHub platform (2026-2027) which consolidates PowerSchool data with two-way messaging. The district also brought its Child Nutrition program in-house as of 2025-26.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Santa Fe South Alpha: A 9-12th grade high school campus located at 4825 S Shields Blvd, Oklahoma City
• Santa Fe South High School
• Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College
• Santa Fe South Middle School
• Santa Fe South West Middle School
• Santa Fe South Early Childhood Center
• Santa Fe South Trinity Early Childhood
• Santa Fe South El Camino Elementary
• Santa Fe South Hills Elementary
• Santa Fe South Penn Elementary
• Santa Fe South Shidler Elementary
• Santa Fe South Spero Lower Elementary
• Santa Fe South Spero Upper Elementary

Products and services

• Santa Fe South Charter School District A fully accredited, tuition-free public charter school district serving Pre-K through 12th grade across South Oklahoma City since 2001. The largest comprehensive charter school in Oklahoma, operating 12 campuses and serving over 4,200 students.
• Early Childhood Centers (ECC and Trinity) Early childhood education programs serving Pre-K students at Santa Fe South Early Childhood Center and Santa Fe South Trinity Early Childhood, focused on foundational literacy and school readiness.
• Elementary Schools (El Camino, Hills, Penn, Shidler, Spero Lower, Spero Upper, and additional campuses) Elementary campuses across South OKC providing K-5 education with a focus on reading proficiency and math instruction using 90-minute instructional blocks and the science of reading approach.
• Middle Schools (SFS Middle School and SFS West Middle School) Two middle school campuses serving grades 6-8, offering academic instruction aligned with the district's At or Above (AOA) initiative, along with athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities.
• Santa Fe South High School A comprehensive 9-12th grade high school offering concurrent college enrollment through OCCC, Career and Technology Education programs, ACT preparation, and a range of extracurricular activities. Students can earn 7.5 credits per year on a traditional semester schedule.
• Santa Fe South Alpha A distinct 9-12th grade high school option within the district, operating as a separate campus serving students in grades 9-12 at 4825 S Shields Blvd, Oklahoma City.
• Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College An award-winning 9-12th grade high school located on the campus of Oklahoma City Community College. Students enroll in college courses at OCCC and can graduate high school with up to an Associate's Degree at no cost. Students earn 9 credits per year on a block schedule.
• At or Above (AOA) Initiative The district's multi-year academic initiative calling for all students to be 'at or above' grade level norms in Math and Reading as assessed by NWEA MAP Growth scores. Achieved through three academic focuses: Instructional Design, Data-Driven Instruction, and Teacher Development.
• Fine Arts Program An award-winning fine arts program engaging nearly 100% of the student body, including concert bands, concert choirs, visual arts, dance, and theater. SFS Choirs consistently receive Superior ratings at OSSAA district and state levels.
• Athletics Program A comprehensive athletics program spanning both high schools, middle schools, and Pathways, offering sports including cross country, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, track, wrestling, powerlifting, esports, rowing, tennis, golf, cheerleading, and pom. The district also runs a Summer Pride strength and conditioning program.
• Special Education Services Inclusion-focused model embedding student support methods for students who are Gifted and Talented (GT), English Language Learners (ELL), and Special Education (SPED), ensuring access to core curriculum at each student's level.
• Student Support Services District-wide student support including mental health services (partnered with Mental Health Association Oklahoma), crisis counselors at every level, bullying prevention, and health services including immunizations and health screenings.
• Child Nutrition Program An in-house child nutrition program preparing and serving meals district-wide, with freshly created menus, food service staff employed directly by the district, and compliance with USDA nondiscrimination guidelines.
• MyPowerHub An interactive parent/guardian communication platform that consolidates student data from PowerSchool SIS (grades, assignments, schedules), enables two-way direct messaging with teachers, and supports broadcast communications from schools and a Student Switcher for multi-child families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28% proficiency rate achieved vs 13% for traditional OKCPS on 2024-2025 state tests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Mexican ConsulatemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Special guest at Family Resource Night event, providing information and support to community members on immigration, documentation, and other consular services.
• EnrollOKCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Centralized enrollment platform for Oklahoma City public schools, handling enrollment lottery and applications for Santa Fe South Schools across all campuses.
• Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathways Middle College is located on OCCC campus. Students can enroll in college courses at OCCC and graduate high school with up to an Associate's Degree at no cost.
• Oklahoma County Health DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides on-site vaccines and health services during Family Resource Night events for students and families.
• Catholic CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity support services organization participating in Family Resource Night to provide resources to families.
• PalomarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support services organization participating in Family Resource Night.
• Metropolitan LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library system providing resources and information during Family Resource Night.
• Gear UpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal grant program providing college access and readiness support participating in Family Resource Night.
• Embark (OKC Bus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transit authority providing bus pass information and support during Family Resource Night.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System (SIS) providing grades, attendance, and application management. PowerSchool Parent Portal used for enrollment choices and student data access.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on education platform serving as the starting point for student logins across district applications.
• Class DojocoreTechnology or IntegrationClassroom communication platform used for elementary student classroom points and parent engagement.
• MoodlecoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by SFS Pathways students to view their OCCC grades and course materials.
• Illuminate EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAssessment and data platform used for elementary student scores and progress monitoring.
• ParchmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationTranscript services partnership providing high school transcripts for graduates of Santa Fe South High School and Pathways Middle College, and secure digital transfer of student records to verified school districts.
• Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mental health awareness and crisis prevention information to all students grades 7-12, including free mental health screening upon request.
• Humana Healthy HorizonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance provider participating in Family Resource Night.
• Aetna Better HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance provider participating in Family Resource Night.
• DentaQuestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDental health provider participating in Family Resource Night.
• OKC Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic safety organization participating in Family Resource Night for community engagement.
• Girl ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization participating in Family Resource Night for community activities.
• NWEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationMAP Growth assessment platform used to measure student progress in Math and Reading against grade-level norms.
• ACTcoreTechnology or IntegrationACT college entrance exam administered to all Juniors in Spring as part of state contract with Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Miller-Tippens ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic sponsor for Santa Fe South Athletics programs.
• Hilltop ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic sponsor for Santa Fe South Athletics programs.
• IBC BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic sponsor for Santa Fe South Athletics programs.
• Tinker Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic sponsor for Santa Fe South Athletics programs.
• T.E.S.S. CounselingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounseling services organization participating in Family Resource Night.
• PivotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services organization participating in Family Resource Night.
• Mental Health AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support organization participating in Family Resource Night.
• TriCorps SecuritymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSecurity contractor providing School Resource Officers for campus safety and security across all Santa Fe South campuses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tulsa Public Schools: Oklahoma's other major urban public school district. Comparable as a same-state public education competitor subject to the same state funding mechanisms, accountability frameworks, and policy environment.
• Harding Charter Preparatory High School: Oklahoma City public charter high school focused on college preparation, charter-authorized under similar state framework and competing for the same metropolitan applicant pool.
• ASTEC Charter Schools: Oklahoma City-based public charter school network serving grades 6-12 with a STEM/college-prep focus. Directly comparable as a same-metro charter competitor drawing from similar South OKC families and pursuing college-readiness outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• IDEA Public Schools: Large national charter network with college-prep mission and early college/dual-credit pathways comparable to SFS Pathways Middle College. Useful benchmark for scaling charter operations and Associate's Degree completion.
• KIPP Oklahoma (KIPP Public Schools): National charter management organization operating in OKC with a college-prep mission and similar economically disadvantaged student demographics. KIPP's national scale and standardized curriculum make it a comparable charter operator in the same market.
• National Heritage Academies: For-profit charter management organization operating multiple campuses across multiple states. Comparable on multi-campus charter management structure, SIS/tech stack usage, and per-pupil public funding model.
• Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS): Traditional public school district whose academic outcomes (13% proficiency) serve as the explicit benchmark for SFS's 28% proficiency claim. Most directly comparable on enrollment scale, geography, and student demographics.

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: College-prep charter network with rigorous academic programming and high standardized test outcomes. Comparable on academic intensity, data-driven instruction, and parent demand for high-performing alternatives to traditional public schools.

Others

• Cristo Rey Catholic High School (Oklahoma City): Catholic college-prep secondary school co-founded by SFS board member Renee Porter. Comparable on college-prep mission and OKC geography, though faith-based rather than public charter.
• Fuel OKC: Oklahoma City nonprofit whose mission is increasing the number of quality schools in OKC, led by SFS board member Renee Porter. Ecosystem-level peer shaping charter policy and replication pipelines relevant to SFS's expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SantaFeSouthSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/SantaFeSouthSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/santafesouthschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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