Romulus Senior High School or Romulus High School is the public high school in the city of Romulus, Michigan in Metro Detroit.
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Romulus Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Romulus Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Romulus school district, covering approximately 34.2 square miles. Typically, it takes around 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 5.1 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Romulus Senior High School's student population of 518 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Romulus Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romulus Senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2576 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Romulus Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romulus Senior High School's ranking?
Romulus Senior High School is ranked #2576 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Romulus Senior High School often compared to?
Romulus Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodhaven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Romulus Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Romulus Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Romulus Senior High School?
518 students attend Romulus Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Romulus Senior High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Romulus Senior High School?
Romulus Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Romulus Senior High School offer ?
Romulus Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Romulus Senior High School part of?
Romulus Senior High School is part of Romulus Community Schools.
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The school's mascot is the Eagle, and the school colors are maroon and white. The current student population is 1,323. Some features are its state-of-the-art technology, its pool, and the Carl W. Morris Athletic Field for their sports such as football, soccer, track and field and lacrosse. The Charley Lau Memorial Field and Tennis Courts are located in the back of the school, hosting such sports as baseball, softball, marching band, and color guard practice. The Eagles are members of the Western Wayne Athletic Conference.")
