Our mission is to provide effective learning opportunities for all students.

Peggy Brinson, Principal

Nine years ago, Western Village was facing the possibility of closure.  Enrollment had declined and the test scores were in the teens and twenties!  INTEGRIS Health stepped up to the plate in 1998 and started an after school and summer program.  Soon thereafter, a new staff was hired and the success story continued.

In the Fall of 2000, Western Village opened as one of the State’s first elementary public charter schools, Western Village Academy, Inc., the only charter school to serve the children in its attendance area rather than selecting students from a pool of applicants.  Enrollment has increased from 160 to 330 with an annual waiting list.

Today, the facilities have been completely renovated, state-of-the art library/media and technology centers have been built, a walking track has been installed, and a master staff of teachers is on board.  The test scores are now in the 70’s and 80’s, and the annual API targets have been reached for three years in a row.

Western Village features an arts-integrated curriculum with full time specialists in visual art, music, dance/p.e. and literary arts.  A full time physician’s assistant and counselor are on staff to serve students’ and their families’ needs.  Every child in grades 1-5 has a mentor who comes to visit them once a week for one hour.

Students in Grades Pre-K through fifth grade are served by a teacher and paraprofessional.  Each of the morning and afternoon Pre-K classes are limited to 15 students each.  Grades K-5th grade have no more than 20 students in each class, and total school enrollment is held at 330.

SUCCESS FOR ALL, a scientifically research-based reading program has proven to be effective and successful.  Starting with 25% of all 1st through 5th grade students reading on-or-above grade level and progressing to almost 70% reading on-or-above grade level has been one of our many achievements.

Parent and community involvement has been key to the success of Western Village.  Not only has INTEGRIS’ support been solid and ongoing, but Oklahoma Christian University, a local fire station, and several nearby churches have adopted Western Village and its teachers and children.  Many donations have been made to help the school. 

A committed and highly qualified staff of professionals is the “heart and soul” of Western Village Academy.  Our teachers go “over and beyond” to make a difference in the lives of each child they serve.