About Us
OAISS represents Ohio’s network of public independent STEM schools that operate autonomously of community school districts. Our schools have been tasked with developing and using innovative instructional methods with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
Driven to prepare students for success in the modern economy, and striving to keep more students in Ohio and our workforce development pipeline after graduation, we have built relationships with businesses and institutes of higher education to ensure we are equipping our students with the skills they need.
Enrollment
We are not tied to school districts, enabling us to accept students from a larger geographic area. Admission to our schools is non-selective.
We will accept anyone - admittance is determined either through a lottery or first-come first-served method until capacity is achieved.
Project-Based Learning
We don't teach at our students. We believe students learn best when they actively engage in the learning process. Our focus is on skill mastery. We don't teach to test.
Educational Innovators
Our schools partner with institutes of higher education and businesses in the community and are often contacted by officials across Ohio who are interested in learning how to replicate our programs.
Our schools understand the needs of the community and focus on preparing students for success in future.
