Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Ore City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ore City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ore City High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ore City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ore City High School is 0.48, 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
#3208 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
69%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ore City High School's ranking?
Ore City High School is ranked #3208 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ore City High School often compared to?
Ore City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Diana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ore City High School?
The graduation rate of Ore City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ore City High School?
247 students attend Ore City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ore City High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ore City High School?
Ore City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ore City High School offer ?
Ore City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ore City High School part of?
Ore City High School is part of Ore City ISD School District.
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