West Oso High School is a public school in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is part of the West Oso Independent School District. Located at 754 Flato Road, the school serves students in grades nine through twelve. The school mascot, the bear, is taken from the district's name, which is taken from nearby Oso Bay.
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, West Oso High School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Oso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Oso High School's student population of 534 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Motto
Embrace. Enrich. Inspire.
School Rankings
West Oso High School 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 West Oso High School is 0.22, 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
#6898 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: West Oso Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Oso High School's ranking?
West Oso High School is ranked #6898 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Oso High School?
The graduation rate of West Oso High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Oso High School?
534 students attend West Oso High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Oso High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Oso High School?
West Oso High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Oso High School offer ?
West Oso High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Oso High School part of?
West Oso High School is part of West Oso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is West Oso High School located?
West Oso High School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 29 other public schools located in Central City.
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