Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Live Oak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Live Oak Academy's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Live Oak Academy 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 Live Oak Academy is 0.45, 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
#7877 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Oak Academy's ranking?
Live Oak Academy is ranked #7877 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Live Oak Academy often compared to?
Live Oak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lehman High School, Jack C Hays High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Live Oak Academy?
The graduation rate of Live Oak Academy is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Live Oak Academy?
194 students attend Live Oak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Live Oak Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Live Oak Academy?
Live Oak Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Live Oak Academy offer ?
Live Oak Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Live Oak Academy part of?
Live Oak Academy is part of Hays CISD School District.
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