Rowlett High School

4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,394 students in grades 9-12, Rowlett 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rowlett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Rowlett High School's student population of 2,394 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
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School Rankings

Rowlett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowlett High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#4161 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
37%
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40%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
53%
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Black
25%
13%
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White
24%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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94%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rowlett High School's ranking?
Rowlett High School is ranked #4161 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rowlett High School often compared to?
Rowlett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sachse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rowlett High School?
The graduation rate of Rowlett High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rowlett High School?
2,394 students attend Rowlett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rowlett High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rowlett High School?
Rowlett High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rowlett High School offer ?
Rowlett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rowlett High School part of?
Rowlett High School is part of Garland ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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