Red Oak High School

220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,160 students in grades 9-12, Red Oak High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Red Oak High School's student population of 2,160 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
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School Rankings

Red Oak High School 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 Red Oak High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4787 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Oak High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Oak High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Red Oak High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Red Oak High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
13%
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White
21%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Red Oak High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Red Oak High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Red Oak High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Red Oak High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Oak High School's ranking?
Red Oak High School is ranked #4787 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Red Oak High School often compared to?
Red Oak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midlothian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Red Oak High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Red Oak High School?
2,160 students attend Red Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Red Oak High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Oak High School?
Red Oak High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Oak High School offer ?
Red Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Red Oak High School part of?
Red Oak High School is part of Red Oak Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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