Serving 492 students in grades 7-12, Onalaska Jr/sr 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Onalaska Jr/Sr High encompasses the entire Onalaska school district, covering approximately 73 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 7.7 miles from the school.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Onalaska Jr/sr High School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Onalaska Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onalaska Jr/sr High School is 0.42, 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
#4305 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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 #4305 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Onalaska Jr/sr High School?
492 students attend Onalaska Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Onalaska Jr/sr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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