Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Ore City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ore City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ore City High School's student population of 220 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Ore City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ore City High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3016 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
66%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ore City High School's ranking?
Ore City High School is ranked #3016 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ore City High School often compared to?
Ore City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Diana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ore City High School?
The graduation rate of Ore City High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ore City High School?
220 students attend Ore City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ore City High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ore City High School?
Ore City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ore City High School offer ?
Ore City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ore City High School part of?
Ore City High School is part of Ore City Independent School District.
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