Live Oak Academy

Summary:

Live Oak Academy is a public high school located in Buda, Texas, serving around 200 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 456 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a moderately-ranked district, Live Oak Academy has consistently performed in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools over the past decade, maintaining a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population has become increasingly Hispanic, rising from 68.5% to 74.59% in recent years, while the percentage of White students has declined from 27.5% to 20%. Live Oak Academy's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 94.8% to a low of 76.3%, and its dropout rate has also been volatile, ranging from 0.9% to 9.5% over the past five years.

Academically, Live Oak Academy's students consistently score well below the district and state averages in STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessments across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average. When compared to nearby high schools like Moe And Gene Johnson High School and Lehman High School, Live Oak Academy significantly underperforms in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student demographics. The school's challenges are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4820 Jack C Hays Trl
       Buda, TX  78610


(512) 268-8462

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1773rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,084 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.1%
White:
25.3%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Live Oak Academy ranks worse than 89.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Live Oak Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Live Oak Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.1%), White (25.3%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Live Oak Academy is 14, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Live Oak Academy is $11,084, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Live Oak Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Live Oak Academy 1773rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Live Oak Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hays Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays Consolidated Independent School District 456th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Live Oak Academy

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Rank History for all students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.56 1153rd 1427 19.2%
2005 46.80 941st 1429 34.1%
2006 23.63 1226th 1430 14.3%
2007 21.40 1307th 1497 12.7%
2008 25.28 1303rd 1510 13.7%
2009 38.19 1207th 1539 21.6%
2010 27.59 1378th 1568 12.1%
2011 20.26 1512th 1672 9.6%
2013 25.94 1347th 1652 18.5%
2014 37.05 1220th 1734 29.6%
2015 25.29 1420th 1743 18.5%
2016 19.92 1509th 1762 14.4%
2017 31.76 1212th 1777 31.8%
2018 44.27 930th 1797 48.2%
2019 12.81 1626th 1857 12.4%
2021 9.32 1709th 1861 8.2%
2022 15.12 1611th 1876 14.1%
2023 10.86 1737th 1961 11.4%
2024 10.74 1773rd 1987 10.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.13 956th 1113 14.1%
2019 18.77 1044th 1136 8.1%
2021 21.28 1037th 1195 13.2%
2022 10.27 1243rd 1278 2.7%
2023 12.75 1275th 1371 7.0%
2024 8.64 1376th 1435 4.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.74 1347th 1357 0.7%
2022 51.54 510th 1418 64.0%
2023 3.46 1469th 1478 0.6%
2024 15.74 1443rd 1547 6.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 1040th 1794 42.0%
2019 10.60 1677th 1818 7.8%
2021 4.86 1802nd 1848 2.5%
2022 13.73 1657th 1847 10.3%
2023 11.28 1709th 1897 9.9%
2024 9.03 1779th 1883 5.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 1164th 1781 34.6%
2019 7.42 1674th 1798 6.9%
2021 12.30 1614th 1815 11.1%
2022 12.03 1628th 1841 11.6%
2023 8.73 1715th 1891 9.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 307th 1137 73.0%
2022 5.49 1131st 1172 3.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.15 917th 1784 48.6%
2019 20.42 1604th 1810 11.4%
2021 21.15 1553rd 1829 15.1%
2022 30.84 1273rd 1837 30.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.60 589th 1803 67.3%
2019 20.97 1519th 1824 16.7%
2021 8.81 1709th 1840 7.1%
2022 19.31 1526th 1853 17.6%
2023 12.38 1687th 1913 11.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.89 106th 1065 90.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 1082nd 1691 36.0%
2019 7.07 1621st 1714 5.4%
2021 4.59 1686th 1743 3.3%
2022 12.06 1585th 1762 10.0%
2023 5.84 1709th 1820 6.1%
2024 5.87 1729th 1804 4.2%
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Rank History for White students at Live Oak Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 558th 1539 63.7%
2019 25.41 1250th 1526 18.1%
2021 48.67 774th 1510 48.7%
2022 25.63 1214th 1525 20.4%
2023 44.76 897th 1576 43.1%
2024 3.81 1495th 1556 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Live Oak Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 39 2 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2002 53 3 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2003 53 3 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2004 66 1 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 73 2 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 39 0 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2007 50 3 0 59 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2008 40 4 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2009 32 2 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 34 2 2 60 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2011 35 3 0 63 1 0 0 0 102
2012 48 2 0 69 0 0 0 0 119
2013 35 2 0 53 0 0 3 0 93
2014 39 4 0 36 2 0 2 0 83
2015 46 5 0 46 2 0 0 0 99
2016 53 3 0 86 0 0 0 0 142
2017 76 4 0 115 0 0 2 0 197
2018 67 5 2 123 0 0 1 0 198
2019 72 4 1 123 0 0 2 0 202
2020 61 3 0 142 0 0 2 0 208
2021 37 6 0 138 0 0 4 0 185
2022 63 8 2 181 0 0 7 0 261
2023 55 4 0 137 0 0 4 0 200
2024 49 6 3 136 0 0 0 0 194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Live Oak Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 76 4.0 19.0 26.3
2002 109 7.4 14.7 32.1
2003 109 7.4 14.7 32.1
2004 124 6.4 19.4 31.5
2005 136 8.0 17.0 32.4
2006 89 8.7 10.2 27
2007 113 9.7 11.6 37.2
2008 116 9.4 12.3 32.8
2009 100 7.7 13.0 47
2010 99 8.8 11.1 41.4
2011 102 8.8 11.4 36.3
2012 119 11.5 10.3 50.4
2013 93 9.6 9.6 39.8
2014 83 10.6 7.8 53
2015 99 9.0 11.0 43.4
2016 142 9.0 15.7 43.7
2017 197 10.8 18.1 38.1
2018 198 11.8 16.7 36.9
2019 202 12.5 16.0 47
2020 208 12.5 16.5 49.5
2021 185 15.1 12.2 57.3
2022 261 13.6 19.1 52.9
2023 200 14.3 13.9 31.5
2024 194 13.7 14.0 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Live Oak Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 76 4.0 19.0 26.3
2002 109 7.4 14.7 32.1
2003 109 7.4 14.7 32.1
2004 124 6.4 19.4 31.5
2005 136 8.0 17.0 32.4
2006 89 8.7 10.2 27
2007 113 9.7 11.6 37.2
2008 116 9.4 12.3 32.8
2009 100 7.7 13.0 47
2010 99 8.8 11.1 41.4
2011 102 8.8 11.4 36.3
2012 119 11.5 10.3 50.4
2013 93 9.6 9.6 39.8
2014 83 10.6 7.8 53
2015 99 9.0 11.0 43.4
2016 142 9.0 15.7 43.7
2017 197 10.8 18.1 38.1
2018 198 11.8 16.7 36.9
2019 202 12.5 16.0 47
2020 208 12.5 16.5 49.5
2021 185 15.1 12.2 57.3
2022 261 13.6 19.1 52.9
2023 200 14.3 13.9 31.5
2024 194 13.7 14.0 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Live Oak Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $377 (3.8%) $9,417 (96.2%) $9,794
2020 $376 (3.9%) $9,340 (96.1%) $9,716
2021 $537 (4.8%) $10,548 (95.2%) $11,084

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Live Oak Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1626th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1737th of 1961 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Live Oak Academy)50
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6657
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Live Oak Academy)86
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6463
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Live Oak Academy)819
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4061
 21%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Live Oak Academy)730
 23%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5262
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Live Oak Academy)5546
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)7575
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students202200
 1%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic123137
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7255
 23.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%31.5%
 15.5%


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Live Oak Academy ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Texas high schools.

Students at Live Oak Academy are 70% Hispanic, 25% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Live Oak Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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