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Public high school · Red Oak ISD · Red Oak, Texas

Red Oak H S

Red Oak H S rates 5.5, right at the middle of Red Oak ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Red Oak ISD median is 5.5.

#6,217 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Red Oak ISD: 1 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Red Oak ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 6,217 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 3 of 7 in Red Oak ISD.

Red Oak H S is listed in Red Oak ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math38%7 points below the Texas average of 45%654 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading43%12 points below the Texas average of 55%1,505 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.2
25% of the rating
Academics
4.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Red Oak H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$96,150
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
11
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,448/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Red Oak. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Red Oak), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
21.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
10 boys' · 10 girls' · 45 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Red Oak H Sthis school
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One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Red Oak H S.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Red Oak H S

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Red Oak High School is part of the Red Oak Independent School District (ROISD), which has moved its athletic programs to UIL Class 6A-District 11 1. The district is preparing for a new football stadium to support this transition 1. ROISD has been recognized as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) for its Career and Technical Education programs 1. The district board approved naming a sixth elementary school after educator Shirley Ann (Bisor) Jones 1. Additionally, ROISD held a grand opening for the new Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School in Ovilla, located at 340 Westmoreland Rd., honoring the legacy of the former educator 1. Superintendent Brenda Sanford hosts regular community engagement events, such as Coffee Talk sessions 1. The district also operates a school pantry food bank at the ROISD ESC facility on 109 W. Red Oak Rd. 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.redoakisd.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Red Oak H S serve?

Red Oak H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Oak H S?

Red Oak H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak H S is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Oak H S rank in TX?

Red Oak H S ranks #6,217 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Red Oak H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Oak H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Red Oak H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Oak H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Red Oak H S a charter school?

No, Red Oak H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Oak H S a Title I school?

No, Red Oak H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Oak H S?

57.6% of students at Red Oak H S 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 facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
2,163
Student-teacher ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
142
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ellis County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 7
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$10,825
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 75154)
50,178
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
37.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.