Serving 515 students in grades 7-12, Onalaska Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onalaska Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Onalaska Jr/sr High School's student population of 515 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Onalaska Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onalaska Jr/sr High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
83%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onalaska Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Onalaska Jr/sr High School is ranked #1638 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Onalaska Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Onalaska Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Livingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onalaska Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Onalaska Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Onalaska Jr/sr High School?
515 students attend Onalaska Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Onalaska Jr/sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onalaska Jr/sr High School?
Onalaska Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Onalaska Jr/sr High School offer ?
Onalaska Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Onalaska Jr/sr High School part of?
Onalaska Jr/sr High School is part of Onalaska ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 3/7/2011
The school is lacking in extracurricular sports, primarily due to the fact that the school is less than 10 years old, however academically it is an outstanding school. But if you're looking for your kid to get an athletic scholarship for college, you might want to rent or move 15 miles up the road and enroll them in Livingston ISD which is a 4A school.
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