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#4480 of 8,552 schools in TX
Life H S Waxahachie
High School · Life School · Red Oak, TX
A charter high school in Red Oak, TX where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
132 E OVILLA RD STE A, Red Oak, TX 75154
- Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Life H S Waxahachie score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Life H S Waxahachie sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Oak), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,150
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | 3.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Waxahachie Global H SEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Red Oak H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 8–12 | 4.0 mi | 2,163 | Compare → |
| Waxahachie H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 3,110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Life School
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Life H S Waxahachie is listed in LIFE SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Life H S Waxahachie
Life H S Waxahachie is a public high school in Red Oak, TX, part of Life School, serving approximately 1,102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,480 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life H S Waxahachie
What grades does Life H S Waxahachie serve?
Life H S Waxahachie serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Life H S Waxahachie?
Life H S Waxahachie has an enrollment of approximately 1,102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life H S Waxahachie?
The student-teacher ratio at Life H S Waxahachie is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Life H S Waxahachie rank in TX?
Life H S Waxahachie ranks #4,480 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Life H S Waxahachie's MySchoolScout rating?
Life H S Waxahachie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Life H S Waxahachie?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Life H S Waxahachie has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Life H S Waxahachie a charter school?
Yes, Life H S Waxahachie is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Life H S Waxahachie a Title I school?
No, Life H S Waxahachie is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Life H S Waxahachie?
54.5% of students at Life H S Waxahachie qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (469) 708-4444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 75154)
- 50,178
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75154; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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