Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge High School serves 2,514 students in grades 9-12.
Oak Ridge High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 2,514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 2,514 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 164 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Ridge High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1418 out of 8043 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
44%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 12/15/2021
Love this high school. It was just a 4A school when I attended. It's difficult to believe it's a 6A school today. Go War Eagles!
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