Oak Ridge High School is a secondary school in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas, near Conroe, and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Shenandoah. Built in 1981, Oak Ridge High School is classified as a 6A school in the Conroe Independent School District.
Serving 2,705 students in grades 9-12, Oak Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 2,705 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Rankings
Oak Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge High School is 0.70, 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
#4411 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
37%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: War Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #4411 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Woodlands High School, College Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
2,705 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Oak Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of Conroe Independent School District.
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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