SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S

www.dallasisd.org/soc

1,513 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,513

Total Students

95.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	513
Black	953
Asian	14
Two or More	14
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
953 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
513 (33.9 %)
Asian
14 (0.9 %)
Two or More
14 (0.9 %)
White
13 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(214)932-7000
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/soc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 476

Grade 10 444

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 288

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	476
Grade 10	444
Grade 11	305
Grade 12	288

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	702	46.4%
Male	811	53.6%

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