Serving 448 students in grades 9-12, River Road 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Road High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
River Road High School's student population of 448 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Road 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 River Road High School is 0.53, 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
#4525 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
60%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 River Road High School's ranking?
River Road High School is ranked #4525 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are River Road High School often compared to?
River Road High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Road High School?
The graduation rate of River Road High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend River Road High School?
448 students attend River Road High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of River Road High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Road High School?
River Road High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Road High School offer ?
River Road High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River Road High School part of?
River Road High School is part of River Road ISD School District.
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