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Red Oak ISD Fingertip Facts

 BRAGGING POINTS 

  • ROISD has an overall B rating (K-12 Niche.com) with As in College Prep, Diversity, and Sports
  • ROISD ranked Top Place to Teach in Texas and Top District for Teachers and Athletes in Ellis County (K-12 Niche.com) 
  • The Class of 2026 earned over $13 million in academic, athletic, & military scholarships
  • Named Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
  • Excellent AA- financial rating from Fitch Group, reflecting a long history of conservative fiscal stewardship
  • ROHS offers more than 40 Dual Credit Courses
  • STEM Enhanced Program at ROHS (Project Lead the Way)
  • Texas State Technical College  (TSTC) partnership
  • 42-60 Hours College Credit Program - Hawk Scholars Program at ROHS - Navarro & UT Arlington
  • Full-scale high school musical productions
  • District Police Department, officers on every campus
  • Robust Athletic program at Red Oak MS, Dr. Joy Shaw MS & Red Oak HS
  • Active Alumni Association that helps lead Homecoming celebrations every fall
  • Dedicated Red Oak ISD Education Foundation 
  • Daycare for employees children employee perk!
  • Free Gym Access for Employees

 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

ROISD believes community engagement/involvement is essential for student success. We are committed to involving community members in our schools while sharing the great news about teaching and learning!

 STATE ACHIEVEMENT 

2025-26 Accountability Rating:

C+ Rating (78)

 LOCATION 

Red Oak ISD is located 20 miles from Downtown Dallas, Texas and spans across 5 municipalities in Ellis County that include parts of:

  • Red Oak
  • Ovilla
  • Glenn Heights
  • Oak Leaf
  • Pecan Hill

 CAMPUSES 

  • Red Oak High School 6A | 9-12th
  • Red Oak Middle School | 6-8th
  • Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School | 6-8th
  • Donald T. Shields Elem. | Pre-K to 5th
  • Eastridge Elementary | Pre-K to 5th
  • H.A. Wooden Elementary | Pre-K to 5th
  • Red Oak Elementary | Pre-K to 5th
  • Russell P. Schupmann Elem. | Pre-K to 5th

 STAFF 

960+ Red Oak ISD Family Members

  • Teachers | 43.6%
  • Auxiliary Staff |29.8%
  • Professional Support Staff | 12.5%
  • Educational Aides | 9.5%
  • Campus Administration | 3.2%
  • Central Administration | 1.5%
  • Teacher Average Years of Experience: 12.1

 STUDENTS 

About 6,400 students Pre-K to 12th Grade

  • Caucasian | 16.4%
  • Hispanic | 40.7%
  • African American | 37.9%
  • Two or More | 3.8%
  • American Indian/Alaskan | 0.3%
  • Asian | 0.9%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Island | 0.1%

*Percentages based on latest TAPR report