Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

South Oak Cliff High School

3601 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 · (214) 932-7000

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91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 89).
1,559students
15.9students per teacher
88.4%attendance
14thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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BAABAAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

South Oak Cliff High School has earned an A in 1 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 84

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 93

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 86

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of South Oak Cliff High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level78%
Meets grade level49%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level17%
88.2%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
92%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,559students in 2024–25Up 1% from 1,537 the year before
15.9students per teacher98 full-time teachers
21.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,587average teacher base pay
97.9%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
31.9%English learners
13.6%in gifted & talented
44.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 58.2%Hispanic 38.4%Two or More Races 1.1%White 0.9%Asian 0.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BLife School Oak CliffLife School · 84 · 0.7 mi ABooker T Washington Spva MagnetDallas ISD · 98 · 0.8 mi ANew Tech High School at B F Darrell High SchoolDallas ISD · 94 · 1.5 mi BUplift Wisdom Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 86 · 2.5 mi ABarack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A Maceo SmithDallas ISD · 98 · 3.0 mi AKathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate AcademyDallas ISD · 97 · 3.1 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 2.1 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.5 mi PCasa de Paz MontessoriPrivate · PK–3 · 2.8 mi
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Questions about South Oak Cliff High School

What is South Oak Cliff High School’s TEA rating?

South Oak Cliff High School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (89) in 2025.

What grades does South Oak Cliff High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 3601 S Marsalis Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to South Oak Cliff High School?

1,559 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 1,537 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does South Oak Cliff High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 14th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 3 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to South Oak Cliff High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.