SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S

www.dallasisd.org/soc

1,560 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.

1,560

Total Students

98.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	599
Black	907
Asian	13
Two or More	17
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
907 (58.1%)
Hispanic
599 (38.4%)
Two or More
17 (1.1%)
White
14 (0.9%)
Asian
13 (0.8%)
American Indian
9 (0.6%)
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:	1,560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 9 458

Grade 10 416

Grade 11 330

Grade 12 356

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	458
Grade 10	416
Grade 11	330
Grade 12	356

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH OAK CLIFF H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	708	45.4%
Male	852	54.6%

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