Life School Oak Cliff

Life School Oak Cliff

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4400 S R L Thornton Fwy,  Dallas, TX
3.8
2.7
1,492 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Anne Beckman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.07
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.07
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
2%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
385:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Black
52.7%
Hispanic
44.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 111 Students
University of North Texas 111 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 102 Students
Texas State University 88 Students
University of Texas - Austin 84 Students
Baylor University 75 Students
University of Houston 75 Students
Prairie View A & M University 73 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 72 Students
Texas A&M University - Commerce 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 63 Students
Business 47 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Veterinary Sciences 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 127 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/25/2024
If you like small schools and being able to grow with the same group of friends then Life School is the place for you. That is one of the best parts about Life School. I was able to grow up with the same kids I went to elementary School with. One of the worst parts about Life School is the set up of the school. Life School Secondary is not one whole building, classes take place in portables. This can be an in convince when its raining heavily but on the plus side this dynamic prepares you for life in college.
5.0 Alum
1/4/2024
My experience was great. the worst part they added a new gym after i left . I would like to to more college readiness preparation.
5.0 Alum
12/13/2022
Its a small school that's very connected with the community of Oak cliff. The teachers there are very experienced and care about the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 24 Reviews
2.0 other
6/19/2016
My daughter attends Life School at the Oak Cliff campus, she started in third grade and just finished seventh grade. The academic standards are too low to prepare our children to be leaders. The children receive homework in one subject when they do have homework. If my child has math homework, then...
2.0 other
1/11/2016
My child is not challenged enough. There were so many behavioral issues from other children that it overshadowed the learning experience. Also the teaching staff could use improvement and training. There should be an advanced curriculum challenging student and teachers that actually enjoy teaching.
1.0 parent
10/29/2014
5 years ago, this was the place to be! The last two years, new principle and ALL of the great teachers relocated. I have three children that attend and sit up with my kids until 10-11 at night doing homework. I am literally RETEACHING my children their daily lessons night after night and day after d...
1.0 parent
2/10/2014
MUY MAL...la escuela no le da a los maestros los materiales qu necesitan para ense ar como por ejemplo sus gu as de maestros , no les dan papel para imprimir por lloconsiguiente no les mandan tarea a casa.. Aunque los ni os est n mal en sus grados y no sepan nada les ponen calificaciones buenas ...p...

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