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#5236 of 8,552 schools in TX
Red Oak H S
High School · Red Oak ISD · Red Oak, TX
A Red Oak ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 9000, Red Oak, TX 75154
- Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Red Oak H S score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Oak H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life H S WaxahachieCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,102 | Compare → |
| Ovilla Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Oak ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Oak H S is listed in RED OAK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Oak H S
Red Oak H S is a public high school in Red Oak, TX, part of Red Oak ISD, serving approximately 2,163 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,236 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Red Oak H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Oak H S
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 #5,236 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Red Oak H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Oak H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (972) 617-3535
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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