Serving 1,537 students in grades 9-12, South Oak Cliff 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,537 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
South Oak Cliff 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 South Oak Cliff High School is 0.51, 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.
South Oak Cliff High School is ranked #7841 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Oak Cliff High School?
The graduation rate of South Oak Cliff High School is 74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Oak Cliff High School?
1,537 students attend South Oak Cliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Oak Cliff High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Oak Cliff High School?
South Oak Cliff High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Oak Cliff High School offer ?
South Oak Cliff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Oak Cliff High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,537 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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