LIFE SCHOOL
5,735 Students
8 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 132 E Ovilla Rd, Suite A in Red Oak, Texas, Life School is an active, independent charter district serving families across the large suburban landscape of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Operating eight operational campuses, the district delivers a seamless educational journey spanning from Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Currently educating 5,735 students, Life School functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs, offering a tuition-free public charter alternative that bridges primary and secondary education with a focus on leadership and character development.
To support its multi-campus network, Life School maintains a substantial workforce of over 1,224 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members dedicated to student success. The core academic environment is driven by approximately 639 FTE classroom teachers and 83 instructional aides, backed by more than 503 support staff members who oversee campus operations, counseling, and specialized student services. The district takes pride in serving a vibrant, diverse student body with a balanced gender distribution and a strong multicultural representation, primarily comprising Hispanic and African American learners. For parents exploring educational opportunities, students preparing for higher education, and researchers analyzing charter network outcomes, Life School provides a well-resourced, community-centered option accessible online at lifeschools.net.
To support its multi-campus network, Life School maintains a substantial workforce of over 1,224 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members dedicated to student success. The core academic environment is driven by approximately 639 FTE classroom teachers and 83 instructional aides, backed by more than 503 support staff members who oversee campus operations, counseling, and specialized student services. The district takes pride in serving a vibrant, diverse student body with a balanced gender distribution and a strong multicultural representation, primarily comprising Hispanic and African American learners. For parents exploring educational opportunities, students preparing for higher education, and researchers analyzing charter network outcomes, Life School provides a well-resourced, community-centered option accessible online at lifeschools.net.
8
Total Schools
5,735
Total Students
638.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 505 |
| Hispanic | 2,528 |
| Black | 2,503 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 182 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Hispanic2,528 (44.1%)
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Black2,503 (43.6%)
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White505 (8.8%)
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Two or More182 (3.2%)
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Asian12 (0.2%)
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American Indian5 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Independent charter district |
| Charter: | 8 Charter Schools |
| Number of schools: | 8 |
| Students: | 5,735* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 638.8* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.0 |
Schools in LIFE SCHOOL
Found 8 Schools
Charter School
1,114 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
551 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
Charter School
283 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
Charter School
450 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
Charter School
455 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
Charter School
354 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
Charter School
1,483 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
1,045 Students
Elementary School K - 6th