- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500005679
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Oak Ridge H S held near 2,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 162.6 → 170.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 481500005679 · Conroe, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,758 enr · 17:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Oak Ridge H S held near 2,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 162.6 → 170.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school
Oak Ridge H S
2,758 students
What this shows Oak Ridge H S reports 2,758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge H S compares
Oak Ridge H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,672 (2022-23) → 2,705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.