Enrollment
2,758
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Conroe, TX
Oak Ridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500005679
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge H S has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge H S ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
162.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Ridge H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Ridge H S
Oak Ridge H S is a large high school in Conroe, Texas, enrolling 2,758 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Conroe Isd spends $9,973 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students) and The Woodlands H S (4,444 students) alongside Oak Ridge H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Ridge H S compares
Oak Ridge H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,758 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,758
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 34.8%
African American 15.2%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Oak Ridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conroe Isd, which includes Oak Ridge H S.
$9,973
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oak Ridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge H S
How many students attend Oak Ridge H S?
Oak Ridge H S has 2,758 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conroe, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge H S is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Ridge H S?
35.9% of students at Oak Ridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge H S is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge H S?
Oak Ridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Ridge H S rank among high schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge H S ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Conroe on the city page.
Is Oak Ridge H S a good school?
Oak Ridge H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Oak Ridge H S, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.
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