Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Live Oak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Live Oak Academy's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Live Oak Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak Academy is 0.43, 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
#8031 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
20%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hays CISD School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Oak Academy's ranking?
Live Oak Academy is ranked #8031 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Live Oak Academy often compared to?
Live Oak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lehman High School, Jack C Hays High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Live Oak Academy?
The graduation rate of Live Oak Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Live Oak Academy?
184 students attend Live Oak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Live Oak Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Live Oak Academy?
Live Oak Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Live Oak Academy offer ?
Live Oak Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Live Oak Academy part of?
Live Oak Academy is part of Hays CISD School District.
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