Serving 2,824 students in grades 8-12, Rockwall-heath High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwall-heath High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockwall-heath High School's student population of 2,824 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockwall-heath High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwall-heath High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwall-heath High School's ranking?
Rockwall-heath High School is ranked #1260 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rockwall-heath High School often compared to?
Rockwall-heath High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockwall-heath High School?
The graduation rate of Rockwall-heath High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rockwall-heath High School?
2,824 students attend Rockwall-heath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rockwall-heath High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwall-heath High School?
Rockwall-heath High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockwall-heath High School offer ?
Rockwall-heath High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Rockwall-heath High School part of?
Rockwall-heath High School is part of Rockwall ISD School District.
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