Rowlett High School

Summary:

Rowlett High School is a public high school in Rowlett, Texas, serving 2,356 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rowlett High School has a diverse student population, with 42.4% Hispanic, 27.16% African American, and 22.33% White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (34.57%), English I Reading (50.23%), and English II Reading (54.13%) falling below the benchmarks. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 95.0% in 2019-2020 to 91.5% in 2022-2023, though it remains above the state average. Rowlett High School also has a relatively high percentage of students (61.8%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools like Garland High School and Sachse High School.

Rowlett High School's statewide ranking has dropped from 537 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 1,108 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, with its SchoolDigger rating declining from 3 stars to 2 stars over the same period. This suggests a need to address the school's academic performance and identify areas for improvement, particularly in addressing achievement gaps among different student subgroups and supporting English Language Learners and Special Education students. By learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School, Rowlett High School can work to improve its educational outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4700 Kirby Rd
       Rowlett, TX  75088-5191


(972) 463-1712

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1108th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,186 Help


Feeder schools for Rowlett High School:

Elementary:    Abbett Elementary
    Back Elementary
    Beaver Technology Center
    Bradfield Elementary
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Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  2,356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.4%
African American:
27.2%
White:
22.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rowlett High School ranks worse than 55.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.85. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Rowlett High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rowlett High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), African American (27.2%), White (22.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowlett High School is 16. 5 high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowlett High School is $10,186, which is the 5th highest among 7 high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rowlett High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rowlett High School 1108th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Rowlett High School in the ranking list.)

Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rowlett High School

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Rank History for all students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.00 252nd 1427 82.3%
2005 77.60 190th 1429 86.7%
2006 72.04 336th 1430 76.5%
2007 75.84 239th 1497 84.0%
2008 75.84 235th 1510 84.4%
2009 77.93 169th 1539 89.0%
2010 75.17 201st 1568 87.2%
2011 71.62 346th 1672 79.3%
2012 67.41 353rd 1603 78.0%
2013 71.17 329th 1652 80.1%
2014 64.21 537th 1734 69.0%
2015 56.37 806th 1743 53.8%
2016 55.96 811th 1762 54.0%
2017 55.54 632nd 1777 64.4%
2018 53.99 691st 1797 61.5%
2019 51.91 818th 1857 56.0%
2021 40.40 1114th 1861 40.1%
2022 38.50 1155th 1876 38.4%
2023 43.45 1094th 1961 44.2%
2024 42.85 1108th 1987 44.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.91 389th 582 33.2%
2019 35.51 395th 604 34.6%
2021 27.51 449th 588 23.6%
2022 44.72 337th 664 49.2%
2023 47.18 329th 677 51.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 667th 1113 40.1%
2019 53.23 365th 1136 67.9%
2021 52.48 383rd 1195 67.9%
2022 46.36 487th 1278 61.9%
2023 48.93 513th 1371 62.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.96 653rd 1347 51.5%
2019 40.54 740th 1357 45.5%
2021 37.72 821st 1382 40.6%
2022 40.88 748th 1418 47.2%
2023 57.67 431st 1478 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.86 828th 1794 53.8%
2019 49.66 814th 1818 55.2%
2021 36.76 1195th 1848 35.3%
2022 37.15 1156th 1847 37.4%
2023 41.09 1064th 1897 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 738th 1781 58.6%
2019 51.42 857th 1798 52.3%
2021 39.60 1113th 1815 38.7%
2022 36.98 1167th 1841 36.6%
2023 45.24 1026th 1891 45.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 724th 1137 36.3%
2019 49.78 781st 1145 31.8%
2021 45.04 854th 1177 27.4%
2022 60.99 582nd 1172 50.3%
2023 67.09 455th 1182 61.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.43 1020th 1784 42.8%
2019 43.31 938th 1810 48.2%
2021 29.82 1309th 1829 28.4%
2022 30.30 1298th 1837 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 816th 1803 54.7%
2019 49.27 841st 1824 53.9%
2021 38.03 1108th 1840 39.8%
2022 37.36 1121st 1853 39.5%
2023 39.46 1123rd 1913 41.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.24 315th 486 35.2%
2019 37.29 357th 487 26.7%
2021 18.28 428th 488 12.3%
2022 33.00 375th 507 26.0%
2023 37.13 386th 525 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.90 399th 1013 60.6%
2019 55.00 363rd 1024 64.6%
2021 40.65 540th 1020 47.1%
2022 35.14 606th 1031 41.2%
2023 39.86 586th 1069 45.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.16 714th 1691 57.8%
2019 48.63 813th 1714 52.6%
2021 41.34 996th 1743 42.9%
2022 40.29 1003rd 1762 43.1%
2023 45.95 904th 1820 50.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.94 58th 105 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rowlett High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.54 564th 1539 63.4%
2019 52.80 673rd 1526 55.9%
2021 37.76 993rd 1510 34.2%
2022 43.76 850th 1525 44.3%
2023 47.68 827th 1576 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rowlett High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 988 201 16 205 10 n/a n/a 0 1420
1998 1330 307 28 303 10 n/a n/a 0 1978
1999 1465 362 38 343 11 n/a n/a 0 2219
2000 1503 365 43 362 16 n/a n/a 0 2289
2001 1553 350 65 373 13 n/a n/a 0 2354
2002 1651 444 78 421 19 n/a n/a 0 2613
2003 1651 444 78 421 19 n/a n/a 0 2613
2004 1590 458 71 433 15 n/a n/a 0 2567
2005 1548 507 92 451 18 n/a n/a 0 2616
2006 1512 534 103 536 15 n/a n/a 0 2700
2007 1435 499 109 577 11 n/a n/a 0 2631
2008 1418 445 111 617 11 n/a n/a 0 2602
2009 1406 441 99 671 10 n/a n/a 0 2627
2010 1359 432 116 696 10 n/a n/a 0 2613
2011 1223 393 125 761 18 2 57 0 2579
2012 1227 399 125 776 21 3 52 0 2603
2013 1116 424 129 822 16 4 60 0 2571
2014 1073 472 124 933 18 5 50 0 2675
2015 1053 506 118 976 24 5 50 0 2732
2016 983 534 131 984 20 3 55 0 2710
2017 965 577 128 962 16 2 48 0 2698
2018 875 542 124 969 15 2 50 0 2577
2019 836 580 118 1000 10 0 43 0 2587
2020 731 548 105 1039 7 1 60 0 2491
2021 642 532 100 1026 10 3 65 0 2378
2022 572 607 116 1016 6 3 74 0 2394
2023 526 640 115 999 9 2 65 0 2356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rowlett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1420 81.3 17.5 11.3
1998 1978 115.3 17.2 11.9
1999 2219 124.9 17.8 14.3
2000 2289 132.8 17.2 14.2
2001 2354 134.8 17.5 13.7
2002 2613 152.7 17.1 15.9
2003 2613 152.7 17.1 15.9
2004 2567 154.8 16.6 18.2
2005 2616 157.8 16.6 18.7
2006 2700 162.0 16.7 20.9
2007 2631 161.5 16.3 22
2008 2602 162.1 16.1 19.5
2009 2627 160.8 16.3 22.9
2010 2613 158.4 16.4 25.7
2011 2579 157.6 16.3 28.6
2012 2603 152.3 17.0 30.2
2013 2571 156.7 16.4 32.2
2014 2675 153.9 17.3 32.4
2015 2732 157.0 17.4 34.5
2016 2710 170.0 15.9 41
2017 2698 168.6 15.9 41.2
2018 2577 166.4 15.4 41.1
2019 2587 162.4 15.9 48.6
2020 2491 153.2 16.2 51.6
2021 2378 156.8 15.1 57
2022 2394 144.9 16.5 62.8
2023 2356 147.0 16.0 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rowlett High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1420 81.3 17.5 11.3
1998 1978 115.3 17.2 11.9
1999 2219 124.9 17.8 14.3
2000 2289 132.8 17.2 14.2
2001 2354 134.8 17.5 13.7
2002 2613 152.7 17.1 15.9
2003 2613 152.7 17.1 15.9
2004 2567 154.8 16.6 18.2
2005 2616 157.8 16.6 18.7
2006 2700 162.0 16.7 20.9
2007 2631 161.5 16.3 22
2008 2602 162.1 16.1 19.5
2009 2627 160.8 16.3 22.9
2010 2613 158.4 16.4 25.7
2011 2579 157.6 16.3 28.6
2012 2603 152.3 17.0 30.2
2013 2571 156.7 16.4 32.2
2014 2675 153.9 17.3 32.4
2015 2732 157.0 17.4 34.5
2016 2710 170.0 15.9 41
2017 2698 168.6 15.9 41.2
2018 2577 166.4 15.4 41.1
2019 2587 162.4 15.9 48.6
2020 2491 153.2 16.2 51.6
2021 2378 156.8 15.1 57
2022 2394 144.9 16.5 62.8
2023 2356 147.0 16.0 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rowlett High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $756 (8.5%) $8,119 (91.5%) $8,875
2020 $741 (7.9%) $8,659 (92.1%) $9,401
2021 $919 (9.0%) $9,267 (91.0%) $10,186

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowlett High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 818th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1094th of 1961 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Rowlett High School)5535
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Rowlett High School)5856
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6155
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Rowlett High School)4952
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Rowlett High School)4953
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rowlett High School)8067
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Garland Independent School District (Isd))7669
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25872356
 8.9%
African American580640
 10.3%
American Indian109
 10%
Asian118115
 2.5%
Hispanic1000999
 0.1%
Pacific Islander02
White836526
 37.1%
Two or More Races4365
 51.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%61.8%
 13.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rowlett High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,356 students attended Rowlett High School.

Students at Rowlett High School are 42% Hispanic, 27% African American, 22% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Rowlett High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbett Elementary
Elementary : Back Elementary
Elementary : Beaver Technology Center
Elementary : Bradfield Elementary
Elementary : Bullock Elementary
Elementary : Caldwell Elementary
Elementary : Centerville Elementary
Elementary : Classical Center At Vial Elementary
Elementary : Club Hill Elementary
Elementary : Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Daugherty Elementary
Elementary : Davis Elementary
Elementary : Ethridge Elementary
Elementary : Freeman Elementary
Elementary : George Washington Carver Elementary
Elementary : Glen Couch Elementary
Elementary : Golden Meadows Elementary
Elementary : Handley Elementary
Elementary : Heather Glen Elementary
Elementary : Herfurth Elementary
Elementary : Hickman Elementary
Elementary : Hillside Academy For Excel
Elementary : John W Armstrong Elementary
Elementary : Katherine Stephens Elementary
Elementary : Keeley Elementary
Elementary : Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Elementary : Liberty Grove Elementary
Elementary : Luna Elementary
Elementary : Montclair Elementary
Elementary : Nita Pearson Elementary
Elementary : Norma Dorsey Elementary
Elementary : Northlake Elementary
Elementary : Park Crest Elementary
Elementary : Roach Elementary
Elementary : Robert B Sewell Elementary
Elementary : Rowlett Elementary
Elementary : Shorehaven Elementary
Elementary : Shugart Elementary
Elementary : Southgate Elementary
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary
Elementary : Steadham Elementary
Elementary : Toler Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Elementary : Watson Technology Center
Elementary : Weaver Elementary
Elementary : Williams Elementary
Middle : Austin Academy For Excell
Middle : B G Hudson Middle
Middle : Bussey Middle
Middle : Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
Middle : Coyle Middle
Middle : Jackson Technology Center
Middle : Lyles Middle
Middle : O'Banion Middle
Middle : Sam Houston Middle
Middle : Sellers Middle
Middle : Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle : Webb Middle

Rowlett High School ranks 1108th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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