Academic Performance Index

The API, defined in Oklahoma law under Title 70 O.S. § 3-150 and 3-151, is a numeric score, ranging from 0 to 1,500, that indicates school performance based primarily upon state-mandated tests but also upon other contributing factors to a school’s educational success.

It is important to remember that because of vast differences in size, location, demographics, etc. among Oklahoma schools, the State Department of Education (SDE) urges caution in comparing the score of one school or district to that of another. The emphasis of the API is growth with each school and district; the focus should remain on meeting or exceeding established annual targets.

More information about API may be found on the State Department of Education website.