- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
South Oak Cliff H S
Federal NCES profile for South Oak Cliff H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623001358
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Oak Cliff H S earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #46 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Oak Cliff H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Oak Cliff H S ranks #46 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
South Oak Cliff H S held near 1,537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 104.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 481623001358 · Dallas, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,560 enr · 16.4:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
South Oak Cliff H S held near 1,537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 104.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Oak Cliff H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school
South Oak Cliff H S
1,560 students
What this shows South Oak Cliff H S reports 1,560 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Oak Cliff H S compares
South Oak Cliff 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,560 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,560
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, South Oak Cliff H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Oak Cliff H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Oak Cliff H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,560 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Oak Cliff H S
How many students attend South Oak Cliff H S?
South Oak Cliff H S has 1,560 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,513 (2022-23) → 1,537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Oak Cliff H S?
The student-teacher ratio at South Oak Cliff H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Oak Cliff H S?
92.1% of students at South Oak Cliff H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Oak Cliff H S?
The largest demographic group at South Oak Cliff H S is African American at 58.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Oak Cliff H S?
South Oak Cliff H S has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 South Oak Cliff H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, South Oak Cliff H S ranks #46 of 53 high schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides South Oak Cliff H S, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.