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Ada Public Schools

The Ada Public school system provides high quality education for over 2,600 students. The Ada Public School System consists of 4 elementary, 1 junior high, and 1 high school. The student teacher ratio is 15.3:1. All of Ada’s teachers are required to complete a Master’s Degree within five years of employment, at the district’s expense. The Ada School system has a senior graduation rate of 90.8%  The average GPA of Ada’s seniors is 3.1 and the average ACT score is 20.4.

Pontotoc County has an open transfer policy for its public schools. Other schools in the Ada vicinity are Byng Public Schools and Latta Public Schools.

Byng Public Schools

The Byng Public school system provides quality education to over 1,650 students. This school system consists of 3 elementary, 1 junior high, and 1 high school. The student teacher ratio is 16.2:1. The senior graduation rate of the Byng School system is 95.1%, with high school seniors averaging a GPA of 2.7.


Latta Public Schools

Latta Public Schools

The Latta Public School system serves over 700 students each year. The Latta School system consists of an elementary, junior high, and high school. Latta School’s student teacher ratio is 16.4:1. The senior graduation rate is 95.4%. Latta School’s seniors have an average GPA of 2.8.

2006 School District Statistics

2008 School Report Cards., Education Oversight Board and the Office of Accountability part of the Oklahoma Educational Indicators Program.

Last Updated February 25, 2010.


Ada Public Schools

Byng Public Schools

Latta Public Schools

State of Oklahoma Average
Total Enrollment

2,687

1,654

725

1,176
4-Year Dropout Rate(2008)

22.3%

11.0%

10.9%

13.2%
Graduation Rate

90.8%

95.1%

95.4%

97.3%

Average GPA of Seniors

3.1

2.7

2.8

3.0
ACT Composite Test Scores

20.4  

20.0

19.7

20.8
College Bound Rate

59.3%

61.2%

66.0%

59.8%

Oklahoma College Freshmen with GPA of 2.0 or greater

76.5%

69.1%

76.3%

70.4%
Oklahoma College Completion Rate

44.5%

46.1%

36.4%

44.1%

Ada Public School System Programs

The Ada Public School System offers a variety of programs to further you children’s education and growth.

The Glenwood Early Childhood Center provides an educational opportunities for Ada’s youngest children. Developmentally delayed children can attend a Preschool Program. Pre-K and Kindergarten programs are available to all students as well.

Hayes Elementary teaches first and second grades in a unique team-based atmosphere. Before and after school programs are available free of charge to students. Other services include tutoring, and homework assistance.

Washington Elementary, third and fourth grades, provide numerous activities to ensure your children’s academic growth. An enrichment program and accelerated reader program provide additional opportunities for your children to succeed. Washington Elementary also plans numerous after school events to reward students for successes in school. Before and after school programs are also available to students.

Willard Elementary’s unique schedule prepares students for the transition from elementary to middle school. Students in fifth and sixth grade have several class changes each day. Enrichment and Accelerated Reader programs are also available to students. Sixth graders also get to participate in a unique outdoor classroom experience, Camp Goddard. Willard also offers a before school program to students.
 
Ada Junior High, grades seventh, eighth, and ninth, offer a wide variety of programs to meet your children’s interests. Advanced Placement programs and classes are offered in every grade. Tutoring is also available to students. Students can choose from a wide variety of electives, ranging from the arts, to computers, to life management skills. Athletic programs are also available to students.

Ada High School is the last stop for students in the Ada School System. Students can join numerous clubs and organizations during high school. Advanced Placement programs are available to challenge students, and prepare them for college.