West Orange-Stark High School

West Orange-Stark High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Newton St,  West Orange, TX
West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District
3.7
3.9
654 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Rod Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
217:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
58.8%
Hispanic
20.5%
White
14.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lamar University 103 Students
University of Houston 83 Students
Texas A&M University 71 Students
University of Texas - Austin 55 Students
Texas State University 55 Students
Prairie View A & M University 52 Students
Baylor University 50 Students
Lamar State College - Orange 48 Students
Houston Christian University 45 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Business 22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Graphic Design 17 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Biology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Small Business Management 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 11 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 66 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/29/2025
My experience is experienced. I had a lot great times and success there. I have gps 4.0 and I am 63 out of 154. I have played varsity basketball for 4 years and softball. It has mode me to be woman I am today.
3.0 Senior
5/6/2024
My experience as a high schooler at this school has been very limited because of the pandemic and I didn't get to see or do as much as classes before me.
4.0 Junior
5/27/2020
I like West Orange-Stark High School. I think it would be better if we have a little bit more freedom and everyone wasn't so strict on everything we did.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/6/2023
This is a great school with CTE and college opportunities like no school around.
5.0 parent
5/6/2023
Our experience at WOS has met all my expectations the college and career readiness program is top notch and the career and technology program offerings include certifications that our students can obtain before they graduate and start in the workforce immediately. They have recently updated many of...
5.0 parent
4/28/2022
It is a great experience, I have been her my whole life and loved the experience
1.0 parent
10/7/2021
I do not recommend , students need support.

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West Orange-Stark High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Orange, TX and is served by the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 654 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. West Orange-Stark High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $238,830. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Orange-Stark Middle School, St. Mary Catholic School, West Orange-Stark Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what West Orange has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Orange-Stark High School.

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