West Orange-Stark High School is a College Preparatory High school in West Orange, Texas, and the only high school in the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District, though some students report to the West Orange-Stark Academic Alternative Center.
Serving 654 students in grades 9-12, West Orange-stark 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Orange-stark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
West Orange-stark High School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
West Orange-stark 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 West Orange-stark High School is 0.61, 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
#7862 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
57%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Orange-stark High School's ranking?
West Orange-stark High School is ranked #7862 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are West Orange-stark High School often compared to?
West Orange-stark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lit Cypr-mrceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Orange-stark High School?
The graduation rate of West Orange-stark High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Orange-stark High School?
654 students attend West Orange-stark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Orange-stark High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Orange-stark High School?
West Orange-stark High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Orange-stark High School offer ?
West Orange-stark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Orange-stark High School part of?
West Orange-stark High School is part of West Orange-Cove CISD School District.
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