LIFE SCHOOL OAK CLIFF

4400 S R L THORNTON FRWY
DALLAS, TX 75224

www.lifeschools.net

Charter School 1,483 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Life School Oak Cliff is a public charter school located in Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the broader Life School district. The institution operates with a mission centered on "training leaders with life skills for the future," emphasizing a character-based curriculum alongside traditional academic instruction. By integrating leadership development and core values into the daily educational experience, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for both academic success and active, responsible citizenship.

As a tuition-free charter school, Life School Oak Cliff provides an alternative to traditional district-run campuses, focusing on smaller learning environments and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a culture of high expectations and community involvement. Through its structured approach, the Oak Cliff campus strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while adhering to the district's foundational pillars of leadership, integrity, and excellence.

1,483

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIFE SCHOOL OAK CLIFF
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	662
Black	778
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Black
778 (52.5%)
Hispanic
662 (44.6%)
Two or More
24 (1.6%)
White
18 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LIFE SCHOOL
Phone:	(214)376-8200
Website:	http://www.lifeschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,077
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 140

Grade 9 151

Grade 10 124