Charles Page High School

Overall the schools are pretty good but the counselors at CPHS are completely worthless. They aren't helpful at all and most of the time they have an attitude problem. They don't act concerned with the kids at all and seem to enjoy seeing them struggle. My interaction with one of them in particular left a very poor impression on me and I wondered why she's even there. She seemed to really enjoy exercising her power. As long as you don't need assistance from a counselor, CPHS is a good school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have sent 2 children to CPHS, the oldest dropped out. He is an average student. I did not get any support from the school. The 2nd child is a bright student who has ADHD and was not passing. His 10th grade geometry teacher would not let him in the classroom due to his ADHD. I had to call a meeting with the school. His schedule was then changed and he started to do better. I cannot get a call back from his counselor to talk to her about academics. We are now going to do k12 online program. I am very disappointed with this district. My child has been disciplined for his pants being too loose and there are female students wearing much worse. The school has made me feel as if my child does not matter to them. I would not recommend this district.
--Submitted by a parent

Science program is one of the strongest in the state. Chemistry is taught by an instructor who is a Dr. and Chem II and Physics by a former Oklahoma Teacher of the year. My child excelled in the sciences in college. . Math: Very average at best. Part of the problem with the advance math classes is that there are students that have no business being in the AP classes. Slows the class down and those students do not care like a true advance student does. English: I feel the program is weak. I was not impressed at all. However, my child did well in the one English class taken in college. Perhaps I expect too much. Activities: Plenty but few excel. Instructors seem involved just for the extra incentives. Conselors: Weak. Did not see any extra effort. Principal. Very good. Fairly new, I'm sure he is working through the kinks
--Submitted by a parent

I am a graduate of Charles Page myself, and I must disagree with the consensus. Charles Page is a great high school, boasting easily one of the best AP programs in the state, especially history, english, and sciences. Having personally attended other area school system Broken Arrow, I must say that the bullying that takes place in the Sand Springs district is a drop in the bucket compared to other area schools. A graduating class of around 350 last year compared to more than 1,000 for other area schools such as Union also lends itself to smaller class sizes and more personalized teaching. All in all, I would recommend Charles Page to any parent, anywhere.

this is an unsatisfactory school. i hate it. my child will not be attending charles page next year
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in 10th grade at CPHS and the staff and curriculum is excellent!
--Submitted by a parent

We moved our daughter from a southside suburban school for her 10th grade year, and it has been a solid experience. She has expereinced excellent teachers, and rigorous course work. She was concurrently enrolled as a senior student and a college students at Tulsa Community College, and she is well prepared to move into higher education. Granted, there are students and families that do not push themselves to achieve, and granted there are issues as there are at all high schools, but suffice to say CPHS has been a great learning environment for our daughter.
--Submitted by a parent

This school, as well as the other Sand Springs public schools has a fundamental problem. Because of the SS home and Boys home the system is lopsided with a higher than average percentage of troubled children. You would think that with this challenge the system would be more agressive dealing with discipline, but sadly that is not the case. As far as the leadership is concerned, they seem to think that funding is their primary goal and are losing focus on their actual jobs. You would be wise to avoid this district if you have a less than stellar student.
--Submitted by r s, a parent

I was a student at Charles Page over twenty years ago. I was a smart kid, but unmotivated due to problems at home. I was basically told to just drop out and get mu GED. They gave me no advice on college and I didn't even realize I could get loans and grants to pay for school. I have also sent three children into this school. I agree with the others that state, as long as they are smart and self motivated, they will do fine. The staff have very little patience for anyone who needs help for any reason. I have a physically hanicapped child who was very advanced. and we still struggled with the staff not being understanding. The bulling was bad there, I do believe that they are trying to get ahold on it now. It's up to you parents to monitor how your child is treated.
--Submitted by J G, a parent

We currently have a student in the 9th grade of CPHS. I can honestly say that the principal is first class as are the majority of the staff. Of course this is the 9th grade center, which is separate from the main campus. If this is any indication of the main campus, we fell that our child is in a good system. I think most complaints are founded upon isolated issues and are not the norm. I realize there is no perfect school but I feel very confident in the Sand Springs school program. I highly recommend that you choose to live here as opposed to the much more maligned Tulsa school system. Regards, JN
--Submitted by a parent