Why Peace Academy
Peace Academy began as a humble community school and has grown, by the grace of Allah (swt), into an academic competitor through a system of continuous improvement, community support, and driven commitment by its faculty and staff to better achieve its vision. Through continued efforts and support, Peace will continue to achieve and advance itself in sha Allah.
Our History
During the month of Ramadan in 1989, a handful of community members decided to open an Islamic school for the Muslim community of Tulsa. The incorporation papers and non-profit 5013-C status followed. Peace Academy opened its doors as Peace Elementary in 1990 and rented its facility from the Tulsa Public Schools. In 1998, the school had grown to include middle school, and the name was changed to Peace Academy so that all levels of education could be included. In 1997, Peace Academy bought its building and grounds from Tulsa Public Schools and a new mosque was erected next door for worship. The school then underwent extensive renovations for the safety and comfort of our students. In May of 2005, Peace Academy witnessed its first graduating class. Since then, we have graduated ten classes. In 2009, we earned regional accreditation by the largest accrediting body in the world, AdvancEd. We have been engaged in a process of systematic continuous improvement ever since. We were re-accredited by AdvancED in 2014. Finally, we are proud to see the majority of our alumni returning to our school as volunteers, employees, and helpers in continuing the legacy of Peace Academy.
School Demographics
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Peace Academy is a full-time, non-profit, private, Islamic school. It is located in mid Tulsa and services a diverse population that commutes from many different areas both in and outside of the city. Our student body is made of mostly first generation Americans with immigrant parents from different parts of the world including Africa, Indonesia, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, Philippines, Mexico, and South Asia. Their are 221 students enrolled at Peace Academy in 2017-2018. Of the 221 projected students, 123 are girls, and 98 are boys.
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School Campus
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Peace Academy is located at 4620 S. Irvington Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135. Currently our school building offers 36,000 interior square feet and is positioned on 10.2 acres. The property houses both the school as well as the Islamic Society of Tulsa. Ample parking is available. It provides a spacious soccer field, volleyball court, picnic and gazebo area, basketball court, and two playground areas.
Scholarships
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6 National Merit Scholarships-Finalists
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1 National Merit Scholarship-Commended
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RSU Men’s Soccer Scholarship
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TU Vision Scholarship
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
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Academic Excellence Scholarship
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Donald Ernest Merit Scholarship
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Transfer Connections Scholarship
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Who’s Who Scholarship
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TCC Honors Program Scholarship
Accolades
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Peace Academy Elementary and Middle School averaged in the 80th national percentile rank for the ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills), which includes grades 1st through 8th. Our high school students averaged a 25.5 average composite score on the ACT during the 2016-2017 school year. Our school has also been recognized for having 6 National Merit Finalists and 3 commended semi-finalists since 2012.Peace students have participated and achieved in local and regional Spelling Bees, Science Competitions (University of Tulsa), the INTEL Regional Science Fair, local soccer tournaments, Qur’anic recitation competitions, and community service (IST, Lemon Aid, the Tulsa Food Bank, the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, local nursing homes, Adopt a Highway, and Red Cross Relief).
Our Staff
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The Peace Academy staff consists of 45 full-time or part-time employees.
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Over 30 teachers hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
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Twenty-one teachers have ten (10) years of teaching experience or more.
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80% of our core teachers have obtained teacher certification through OKSDE.
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Non-Discrimination
Peace Academy, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid, and educational services.
The Peace Advantage
Our Advantage
15 : 1 Student Ratio
Character Building Programs
Leadership Development
Quran Studies
Islamic Environment
Certified Teachers
Our Faculty
12 teachers with Masters or higher degrees
21 with 10 or more teaching experience
80% core teachers OKSDE certified
Diverse Faculty
Accreditation / Affiliations
