- Enrollment
- 1,488
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Red Oak, TX
Red Oak H S
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483666004106
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Red Oak · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak H S has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak H S ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Red Oak, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Red Oak H S held near 2,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 137.3 → 142.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483666004106 · Red Oak, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,297 enr · 16.8:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Oak Middle (1,488 students)
Red Oak H S held near 2,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 137.3 → 142.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Red Oak H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Red Oak H S
2,297 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
1,488 students
- Russell P Schu 756
Russell P Schupmann El
756 students
- Shields El 625
Shields El
625 students
- Eastridge El 530
Eastridge El
530 students
- Wooden El 508
Wooden El
508 students
What this shows Red Oak H S reports 2,297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak H S compares
Red Oak 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,297 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,297
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$10,825
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
469
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 16.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Red Oak H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Oak Isd reports $10,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Oak H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell P Schupmann El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shields El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastridge El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wooden El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak H S
How many students attend Red Oak H S?
Red Oak H S has 2,297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Red Oak, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,160 (2022-23) → 2,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak H S is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Oak H S?
47.5% of students at Red Oak H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak H S?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak H S is African American at 40.2% of enrollment, in Red Oak, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak H S?
Red Oak H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Red Oak H S rank among public schools in Red Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak H S ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Red Oak, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Red Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Oak Isd?
Besides Red Oak H S, Red Oak Isd also operates Red Oak Middle (1,488 students), Russell P Schupmann El (756 students), and Shields El (625 students). See the Red Oak Isd district page for the complete list.