Rio Grande City High School

Summary:

Rio Grande City High School is a public high school serving 1,774 students in grades 9-12 in the predominantly Hispanic community of Rio Grande City, Texas, which is part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District.

The school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 95.3% to 97.4% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, its performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams has been mixed, with proficiency rates in some subjects, like English I and II Reading, lagging behind the state average. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, the nearby Preparatory For Early College High School has consistently outperformed both the district and state averages on standardized tests, highlighting the potential for higher academic achievement within the same region.

While Rio Grande City High School has strengths, such as its low dropout rates, the school's overall ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools and the district's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest the need for continued efforts to improve educational outcomes and provide equitable opportunities for all students. The significant spending differences between Rio Grande City High School and the nearby Instructional & Guidance Center, which has a much higher spending per student, may indicate a focus on specialized programs or services that could benefit the students at Rio Grande City High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5726 Fm 755
       Rio Grande City, TX  78582-4799


(956) 488-6000

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1458th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,448 Help


Feeder schools for Rio Grande City High School:

Elementary:    Alberto And Celia Barrera Elementary
    Dr Mario E Ramirez Elementary
    General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary
    John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary
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Middle:    Ringgold Middle
    Veterans Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  1,674

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
Asian:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rio Grande City High School ranks worse than 73.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rio Grande City High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Rio Grande City High School has the largest high school student body size in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), Asian (0.4%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Grande City High School is 13.2. 1 high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rio Grande City High School employs 125.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Grande City High School is $11,448. 1 high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio Grande City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City High School 1458th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Rio Grande City High School in the ranking list.)

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Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Grande City High School

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Rank History for all students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.49 1194th 1427 16.3%
2005 31.08 1150th 1429 19.5%
2006 39.94 1042nd 1430 27.1%
2007 47.43 978th 1497 34.7%
2008 53.62 855th 1510 43.4%
2009 53.72 893rd 1539 42.0%
2010 57.27 831st 1568 47.0%
2011 65.20 596th 1672 64.4%
2012 41.17 1072nd 1603 33.1%
2013 44.72 1029th 1652 37.7%
2014 44.35 1070th 1734 38.3%
2015 57.45 771st 1743 55.8%
2016 53.12 882nd 1762 49.9%
2017 37.36 1075th 1777 39.5%
2018 34.89 1167th 1797 35.1%
2019 30.52 1333rd 1857 28.2%
2021 25.73 1412th 1861 24.1%
2022 22.57 1495th 1876 20.3%
2023 27.01 1446th 1961 26.3%
2024 27.49 1458th 1987 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 517th 1113 53.5%
2019 44.19 488th 1136 57.0%
2021 46.72 489th 1195 59.1%
2022 40.01 630th 1278 50.7%
2023 45.18 572nd 1371 58.3%
2024 39.30 736th 1435 48.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 1148th 1347 14.8%
2019 24.97 1143rd 1357 15.8%
2021 25.08 1162nd 1382 15.9%
2022 32.89 974th 1418 31.3%
2023 37.55 875th 1478 40.8%
2024 35.87 1013th 1547 34.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.43 1123rd 1794 37.4%
2019 34.63 1279th 1818 29.6%
2021 30.39 1344th 1848 27.3%
2022 27.47 1394th 1847 24.5%
2023 32.58 1306th 1897 31.2%
2024 30.35 1332nd 1883 29.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 44th 131 66.4%
2019 52.08 51st 113 54.9%
2021 33.24 78th 97 19.6%
2022 40.93 64th 114 43.9%
2023 47.30 47th 93 49.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.87 1215th 1781 31.8%
2019 29.80 1354th 1798 24.7%
2021 25.82 1392nd 1815 23.3%
2022 22.87 1464th 1841 20.5%
2023 28.27 1365th 1891 27.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.76 965th 1137 15.1%
2019 35.83 941st 1145 17.8%
2021 16.96 1060th 1177 9.9%
2022 14.19 1074th 1172 8.4%
2023 16.88 1070th 1182 9.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 1427th 1784 20.0%
2019 27.07 1452nd 1810 19.8%
2021 29.55 1321st 1829 27.8%
2022 7.63 1791st 1837 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.27 1249th 1803 30.7%
2019 28.71 1335th 1824 26.8%
2021 23.03 1437th 1840 21.9%
2022 20.49 1502nd 1853 18.9%
2023 24.05 1465th 1913 23.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Grande City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.35 1000th 1691 40.9%
2019 34.69 1167th 1714 31.9%
2021 30.35 1243rd 1743 28.7%
2022 25.75 1348th 1762 23.5%
2023 31.50 1249th 1820 31.4%
2024 28.30 1297th 1804 28.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Rio Grande City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 36 0 0 1648 0 n/a n/a 0 1684
1990 36 0 0 1718 0 n/a n/a 0 1754
1991 17 0 2 1951 0 n/a n/a 0 1970
1992 11 0 0 1975 0 n/a n/a 0 1986
1993 12 0 0 1972 0 n/a n/a 0 1984
1994 8 0 0 2003 1 n/a n/a 0 2012
1995 11 0 1 2014 0 n/a n/a 0 2026
1996 11 0 1 2014 0 n/a n/a 0 2026
1997 10 0 2 1988 0 n/a n/a 0 2000
1998 10 0 3 2035 0 n/a n/a 0 2048
1999 9 1 5 2032 0 n/a n/a 0 2047
2000 4 0 3 2105 0 n/a n/a 0 2112
2001 7 1 3 2196 1 n/a n/a 0 2208
2002 5 1 2 2238 0 n/a n/a 0 2246
2003 5 1 2 2238 0 n/a n/a 0 2246
2004 6 0 7 2268 0 n/a n/a 0 2281
2005 5 0 10 2312 1 n/a n/a 0 2328
2006 5 1 12 2426 0 n/a n/a 0 2444
2007 3 1 12 2534 0 n/a n/a 0 2550
2008 5 1 9 2636 0 n/a n/a 0 2651
2009 4 1 7 2629 1 n/a n/a 0 2642
2010 2 0 6 2722 1 n/a n/a 0 2731
2011 6 0 6 1916 1 0 1 0 1930
2012 3 0 8 1990 0 0 0 0 2001
2013 5 0 8 2002 0 0 0 0 2015
2014 1 0 6 1965 0 0 0 0 1972
2015 1 0 4 1883 0 0 0 0 1888
2016 4 0 6 2039 0 0 0 0 2049
2017 3 1 5 1811 0 0 0 0 1820
2018 3 0 6 1751 0 0 1 0 1761
2019 1 0 7 1775 0 0 0 0 1783
2020 2 0 5 1754 0 0 0 0 1761
2021 1 0 6 1817 0 0 0 0 1824
2022 0 0 5 1748 0 0 0 0 1753
2023 2 0 5 1766 1 0 0 0 1774
2024 0 0 6 1667 1 0 0 0 1674

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rio Grande City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1754 97.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1970 96.9 20.3 n/a
1992 1986 117.5 16.9 70.6
1993 1984 132.0 15.0 77.7
1994 2012 128.1 15.7 95
1995 2026 132.5 15.3 82.1
1996 2026 132.5 15.3 82.1
1997 2000 138.6 14.4 75.4
1998 2048 135.3 15.1 91.4
1999 2047 140.4 14.6 90.9
2000 2112 136.1 15.5 85.2
2001 2208 142.3 15.5 83.1
2002 2246 139.8 16.1 81.5
2003 2246 139.8 16.1 81.5
2004 2281 149.9 15.2 80.7
2005 2328 166.0 14.0 82.2
2006 2444 173.5 14.1 83.9
2007 2550 178.7 14.3 81.7
2008 2651 181.5 14.6 81.9
2009 2642 177.8 14.9 77.9
2010 2731 196.4 13.9 75.1
2011 1930 138.6 13.9 67.7
2012 2001 144.0 13.8 64.8
2013 2015 146.5 13.7 94.7
2014 1972 146.2 13.4 97.3
2015 1888 138.0 13.6 96.9
2016 2049 139.0 14.7 90.2
2017 1820 130.1 13.9 66.2
2018 1761 128.3 13.7 86.5
2019 1783 138.3 12.8 80.3
2020 1761 121.5 14.4 90.6
2021 1824 123.2 14.7 90.8
2022 1753 129.9 13.4 93.9
2023 1774 124.8 14.2 93.8
2024 1674 125.9 13.2 94.9

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 Rio Grande City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1754 97.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1970 96.9 20.3 n/a
1992 1986 117.5 16.9 70.6
1993 1984 132.0 15.0 77.7
1994 2012 128.1 15.7 95
1995 2026 132.5 15.3 82.1
1996 2026 132.5 15.3 82.1
1997 2000 138.6 14.4 75.4
1998 2048 135.3 15.1 91.4
1999 2047 140.4 14.6 90.9
2000 2112 136.1 15.5 85.2
2001 2208 142.3 15.5 83.1
2002 2246 139.8 16.1 81.5
2003 2246 139.8 16.1 81.5
2004 2281 149.9 15.2 80.7
2005 2328 166.0 14.0 82.2
2006 2444 173.5 14.1 83.9
2007 2550 178.7 14.3 81.7
2008 2651 181.5 14.6 81.9
2009 2642 177.8 14.9 77.9
2010 2731 196.4 13.9 75.1
2011 1930 138.6 13.9 67.7
2012 2001 144.0 13.8 64.8
2013 2015 146.5 13.7 94.7
2014 1972 146.2 13.4 97.3
2015 1888 138.0 13.6 96.9
2016 2049 139.0 14.7 90.2
2017 1820 130.1 13.9 66.2
2018 1761 128.3 13.7 86.5
2019 1783 138.3 12.8 80.3
2020 1761 121.5 14.4 90.6
2021 1824 123.2 14.7 90.8
2022 1753 129.9 13.4 93.9
2023 1774 124.8 14.2 93.8
2024 1674 125.9 13.2 94.9

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 Rio Grande City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $801 (6.6%) $11,257 (93.4%) $12,057
2020 $1,060 (9.3%) $10,365 (90.7%) $11,424
2021 $1,283 (11.2%) $10,165 (88.8%) $11,448

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Grande City High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1333rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1446th of 1961 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Rio Grande City High School)4439
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))6256
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Rio Grande City High School)4938
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))5648
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Rio Grande City High School)3537
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Rio Grande City High School)3538
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))3940
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rio Grande City High School)6462
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))6864
 4%
   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 Students17831774
 0.5%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic17751766
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.3%93.8%
 13.5%


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Rio Grande City High School ranks 1458th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,674 students attended Rio Grande City High School.

Students at Rio Grande City High School are 100% Hispanic.


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