Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Ozen 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 was 22% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)22%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
70%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ozen High School?
The graduation rate of Ozen High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ozen High School?
1,076 students attend Ozen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ozen High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ozen High School?
Ozen High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ozen High School offer ?
Ozen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ozen High School part of?
Ozen High School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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