How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Life School Oak Cliff | Maya Angelou High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX | Dallas, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 3.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.6% | 77.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Life School Oak Cliff | Maya Angelou High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,430 | $14,470 |
| District | Life School | Dallas ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Life School Oak Cliff | Maya Angelou High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | - |
| African American | 52.5% | - |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.6% | - |
| Asian | 0.0% | - |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | - |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | - |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | - |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Life School Oak Cliff | Maya Angelou High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 372:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 292 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.