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Oklahoma Aviation Academy
Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools, nominated by Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, is a high school in Norman, Oklahoma, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Norman, Oklahoma
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 285
Locale Suburban
Director Terry Adams
Demographics
Percentage of students*
1%
English Learners
30%
Free/Reduced Lunch
22%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 16%
White 58%
2+ Races —
Why Oklahoma Aviation Academy was nominated
This unique learning environment is opening up a whole new level of learning for ALL students! It is an epitome of creating the access and opportunity that we talk about all of the time. Additionally, it is creating/opening career pathways and credentials upon graduation that open up an entire world of opportunity for students whether that is a certification, college, or career pathway in the field of Aviation.
Student experience design
The Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools will provide students with Education using the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) high school STEM curriculum, including Pilot, UAS (drone), and Aviation Career Preparation courses, the Tango Flight curriculum including the construction of an FAA-certified airplane, the Civil Air Patrol leadership courses, Project Lead The Way Engineering (PLTW) courses, the Aviation History course, and additional core classes using Oklahoma State Department of Education content standards and; provide Exposure to aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other STEM-related careers through academic field trips, tours, experiences, and industry-specific speakers; and provide Experience in the field through hands-on aircraft builds, mentorships, internships, University of Oklahoma, and other local university concurrent college courses, Moore-Norman Technology Center Industry training courses and certifications as well as hands-on learning opportunities in classes that prepare students to be college or career ready. This targeted and holistic educational experience allows each student to graduate from the Oklahoma Aviation Academy at Norman Public Schools as an adult who plans to enroll in college or technical school, Enlist as a full-time or part-time military member, and/or Work as an aviation, aerospace, engineering, or STEM-related industry professional.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
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Assessments For Career Readiness |
3-4 years
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Career Exploration |
3-4 years
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College Advising & Support |
Less than a year
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Community And Workforce Partnerships |
3-4 years
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High Quality Instructional Materials |
3-4 years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Career Advising & Support
Co-leadership
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Higher Education Partnerships
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Industry-aligned Learning Pathways
Internships
Individual Learning Paths
Industry Networking
Project-based Learning
Performance Based Assessment
Student-led Goal Setting
Universal Design For Learning
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Improve school culture
Respond to stakeholder demand or advocacy
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.