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South Oak Cliff High School

Public | 9-12 | 1340 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 23, 2012

soc has a great choir program that is one reason i am going here i hope it is not like the other schools i have attended they try to make me play sports never took no for a answer principals where stuck up and rude teachers where horrible i hope soc is the school for me


Posted July 21, 2009

South Oak Cliff High School is a wounderful school the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2009

We don't give SOC credit. All the negative news is in the past. They are doing great things over there. The principal Regina Jones is doing a great job. The kids a focused and interested in learning. If we can get past the hype SOC can be a top notch school. How many principal's call with a wake up call to come to saturday school or to just let know parents know what is going on at the school. Go Golden Bears!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

Your school is very nice and your web page is inspireing dreams
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2008

I think Souht Oak Cliff H.S. is heading in the right directions. I believe the school has a great leader (Ms. Regina Jones) I believe Ms. Jones has a great team behind her. I have a son that will be entering the 10th grade he loves his school. This school deserves a 4.5. I like to say to the principal remember it's all about our future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2008

South Oak Cliff High School is an educational experience that shouldn't be underestimated. I attended SOC from 2001-2005 and I can honestly say that it had alot of positive influence on who I am today, and what I want to be tomorrow.


Posted June 13, 2007

This school has made exceptional gains this year. We are very proud of the new leadership team and the academic direction the school is taking. The students excelled this year academically and athletically. This school is back on track!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2006

I think over all the school ids good their is leadership problem when it comes to some of the teachers they seem not to care are they try to be like the student and not the adults
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

283 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

208 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

193 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students47%
Female49%
Male45%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Special education0%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talented68%

Reading

All Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education14%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education47%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education33%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented96%

Science

All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education22%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education70%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education57%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education75%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American99%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 77% 14%
Hispanic 23% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 80%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3601 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone: (214) 932-7000

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