Career Academies

Through an investment of time and resources by schools, students, businesses, and community leaders who believe young people deserve an equitable education, career academies can increase engagement and enhance the educational experiences of high school students. Career academies motivate OKCPS students to graduate not only from high school, but on to become citizens, leaders, innovators, designers, and advocates of the future because we care about the quality of education and opportunities available to young people.

Career Academy Goals

Learn More: www.okcps.org/CareerAcademies

Capitol Hill High School

The Academy of Arts equips students with a solid foundation in the arts through a sequence of academic courses, career exploration opportunities, and inspiring interactions with fellow students, faculty, and professional artists.

The Academy of Engineering answers an acute need for engineers in this country by educating high school students in the principles of engineering, and providing content in the fields of electronics, biotech, aerospace, civil engineering, and architecture.

Classen SAS at Northeast High School

The Academy of Health Sciences prepares students to successfully pursue degrees in health-related career fields. Students have opportunities to interact with fully licensed health care professionals in organizations providing health-related services throughout the community.

Douglass High School

The Academy of Law and Public Safety provides opportunities for students to explore areas of law and public safety, assisting students in making informed choices regarding post-secondary education. Students study career-specific curricula, participate in work-based learning experiences, and establish relationships with professionals in all fields of law and public safety.

John Marshall Enterprise High School

The Academy of Finance connects high school students with the world of financial services, offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit, financial planning, international finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics.

Northwest Classen High School

The Academy of Health Sciences prepares students to successfully pursue degrees in health-related career fields. Students have opportunities to interact with fully licensed health care professionals in organizations providing health-related services throughout the community.

The Academy of Education and Human Services provides students with a practical introduction to leadership within the fields of education and human services. Students participate in classroom activities and observations to understand various aspects of the career fields as well as explore academic routes to achieve careers in these fields. 

The Academy of Culinary Arts offers a rich and diverse education in which students learn about the culinary industry and the vast career opportunities it has to offer for their future. Students explore the fundamentals of cooking, such as knife skills, cooking methods, menu planning, intercontinental cuisine, and baking.

Southeast High School

The Academy of Information Technology trains students for career opportunities in programming, database administration, web design and administration, digital networks, and other areas in the expanding digital workplace.

Star Spencer Mid-High School

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism assists students in charting career paths in one of the world’s largest industries, from hotel management to sports, entertainment, and event management, and includes the study of geography, economics, and world cultures.

U.S. Grant High School

The Academy of Health Sciences prepares students to successfully pursue degrees in health-related career fields. Students have opportunities to interact with fully licensed health care professionals in organizations providing health-related services throughout the community.