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DUKE - Oklahoma School District

About School District: In 1910, Duke School was housed in a three-room frame building which was in very poor condition. With the advent of the railroad Duke began to grow, and the need for a bigger school became apparent. The Duke School was rebuilt in 1921 only to be destroyed by fire in 1964. Duke was the first community in Oklahoma to have a completely underground school. The new school became necessary after fire destroyed the older structure in 1964. Some of the reasons for a subterranean school are that it will serve as a Civil Defense fallout shelter and will provide protection for the children and the community in case of tornado. Other underground schools in the United States have proved that construction costs and maintenance costs are less; there are no dust or allergy problems; students are more attentive because there are no outside noises, and the acoustics are perfect. The Duke School has received nationwide publicity from the Oklahoma Civil Defense Agency in State and Federal publications. This original structure and equipment cost over $400,000. The school added a gymnasium and office above-ground at a later date. Another addition – including a science lab, computer lab, library, counselor’s office, superintendent’s office, and restrooms – was erected above-ground in 1997
Website: http://www.dukeschools.com/
County: JACKSON COUNTY
Contact Phone: 5806793014
Contact Address: 300 NORTH CHICKASAW, DUKE OK 73532
Grade Level: Prekindergarten to 12th Grade
Total Schools: 2
Total Students: 189
Total Staffs: 32
FTE Teacher: 17
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