DIMENSIONS ACADEMY

www.normanpublicschools.org

561 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dimensions Academy, located in Norman, Oklahoma, is an alternative education program operating under the Norman Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a supportive, non-traditional learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible instructional approach, the academy aims to help students who are at risk of not graduating earn their high school diplomas while fostering personal and academic growth.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on both the academic requirements necessary for graduation and the social-emotional well-being of its students. Through a combination of credit recovery programs, individualized attention from faculty, and a smaller campus community, Dimensions Academy serves as a vital resource for students seeking a path to success that aligns with their specific needs and circumstances. It remains committed to the broader mission of Norman Public Schools by ensuring all students have equitable access to a quality education.

561

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DIMENSIONS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	124
Black	53
Asian	4
Two or More	88
American Indian	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
253 (45.1%)
Hispanic
124 (22.1%)
Two or More
88 (15.7%)
Black
53 (9.4%)
American Indian
38 (6.8%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORMAN
Phone:	(405)579-1880
Website:	http://www.normanpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 46

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 254