SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 1,204 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Oak Cliff High School (SOC), located at 3601 S. Marsalis Ave in Dallas, is a historic institution within the Dallas Independent School District. Known for its strong sense of community pride and tradition, the school has undergone significant revitalization in recent years, including the construction of a state-of-the-art campus facility. The school is widely recognized for its high-energy culture and its "Golden Bear" identity, which serves as a rallying point for students, alumni, and the surrounding Oak Cliff neighborhood.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Oak Cliff is highly regarded for its powerhouse athletic programs, particularly its championship-winning football team, which has become a focal point of local spirit. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and career-readiness programs aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. By blending a long-standing legacy with modern facilities and a dedicated staff, South Oak Cliff High School continues to play a vital role in the educational and social landscape of the Dallas community.

For more information, contact SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S at (214) 932-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3601 S MARSALIS AVE
DALLAS, TX 75216-5905
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SOUTH OAK CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 1,204 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
1,204
Teachers:
86.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,204 students

Black or African American
68.1%
Hispanic/Latino
30.5%
White
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Two or more races
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.