Rio Hondo High School

Summary:

Rio Hondo High School is a public high school serving 507 students in grades 9-12 in Rio Hondo, Texas, which is part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population, consistently low rankings, declining performance metrics, and wide achievement gaps compared to nearby high-performing schools.

Rio Hondo High School has a student population that is 96.25% Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 95.0% in 2018-2019 to 94.2% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have increased from 0.2% in 2017-2018 to 3.8% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Rio Hondo High School's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, indicating academic performance challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Harlingen School Of Health Professions and Harlingen Collegiate High School, Rio Hondo High School performs significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings. The school's high percentage of students (83.23% in 2022-2023) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch also suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may contribute to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 22547 State Hwy 345
       Rio Hondo, TX  78583-0220


(956) 748-1200

District: Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1199th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,804 Help


Feeder schools for Rio Hondo High School:

Elementary:    Rio Hondo Elementary
Middle:    Rio Hondo Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.3%
White:
3.2%
African American:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rio Hondo High School ranks worse than 60.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rio Hondo 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.3%), White (3.2%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Hondo High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Hondo High School is $12,804.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rio Hondo High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rio Hondo High School 1199th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Rio Hondo High School in the ranking list.)

Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd) 704th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Hondo High School

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Rank History for all students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.79 873rd 1427 38.8%
2005 45.86 964th 1429 32.5%
2006 44.05 988th 1430 30.9%
2007 36.86 1131st 1497 24.4%
2008 46.83 994th 1510 34.2%
2009 32.47 1263rd 1539 17.9%
2010 40.88 1220th 1568 22.2%
2011 36.06 1370th 1672 18.1%
2012 23.70 1363rd 1603 15.0%
2013 21.76 1410th 1652 14.6%
2014 37.11 1219th 1734 29.7%
2015 43.80 1109th 1743 36.4%
2016 34.13 1296th 1762 26.4%
2017 36.47 1098th 1777 38.2%
2018 36.38 1134th 1797 36.9%
2019 37.83 1182nd 1857 36.3%
2021 29.58 1325th 1861 28.8%
2022 29.66 1355th 1876 27.8%
2023 39.89 1174th 1961 40.1%
2024 38.84 1199th 1987 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 944th 1113 15.2%
2019 19.20 1027th 1136 9.6%
2021 25.98 945th 1195 20.9%
2022 23.75 1012th 1278 20.8%
2023 20.28 1150th 1371 16.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.57 972nd 1347 27.8%
2019 25.24 1134th 1357 16.4%
2021 24.96 1165th 1382 15.7%
2022 22.12 1256th 1418 11.4%
2023 49.18 601st 1478 59.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.13 1064th 1794 40.7%
2019 39.72 1114th 1818 38.7%
2021 32.97 1279th 1848 30.8%
2022 31.39 1310th 1847 29.1%
2023 44.05 973rd 1897 48.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.75 22nd 131 83.2%
2019 49.76 56th 113 50.4%
2021 28.56 83rd 97 14.4%
2022 55.47 44th 114 61.4%
2023 26.83 81st 93 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 1175th 1781 34.0%
2019 39.90 1151st 1798 36.0%
2021 26.84 1377th 1815 24.1%
2022 26.25 1402nd 1841 23.8%
2023 40.44 1132nd 1891 40.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.30 218th 1137 80.8%
2019 70.70 236th 1145 79.4%
2021 60.30 622nd 1177 47.2%
2022 39.02 924th 1172 21.2%
2023 43.91 876th 1182 25.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.24 828th 1784 53.6%
2019 45.61 880th 1810 51.4%
2021 17.24 1638th 1829 10.4%
2022 23.60 1498th 1837 18.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 1190th 1803 34.0%
2019 34.14 1214th 1824 33.4%
2021 29.65 1302nd 1840 29.2%
2022 30.80 1281st 1853 30.9%
2023 35.52 1219th 1913 36.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 976th 1691 42.3%
2019 42.78 962nd 1714 43.9%
2021 34.90 1146th 1743 34.3%
2022 33.43 1169th 1762 33.7%
2023 44.95 927th 1820 49.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Hondo High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.74 841st 1576 46.6%
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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 Rio Hondo High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 34 0 0 392 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 31 0 0 414 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1991 34 0 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 32 0 0 473 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 39 0 0 498 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 50 0 0 526 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 49 1 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 49 1 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 45 1 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 44 1 0 527 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 39 0 0 530 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 37 0 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 40 0 0 541 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 37 0 0 545 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2003 37 0 0 545 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2004 33 2 0 564 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 32 1 0 576 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 33 2 2 614 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2007 33 1 1 611 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 35 1 0 607 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2009 29 1 0 610 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 27 1 0 599 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2011 16 0 0 612 0 0 0 0 628
2012 17 0 0 607 0 0 1 0 625
2013 13 0 0 608 0 0 1 0 622
2014 10 0 0 608 0 0 0 0 618
2015 14 0 0 635 0 0 0 0 649
2016 15 0 0 641 0 0 0 0 656
2017 13 0 0 633 1 0 0 0 647
2018 19 0 0 595 1 0 0 0 615
2019 13 2 0 566 2 0 0 0 583
2020 11 1 0 539 2 0 0 0 553
2021 13 2 0 510 1 0 0 0 526
2022 15 2 0 499 0 0 0 0 516
2023 16 3 0 488 0 0 0 0 507

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 Rio Hondo High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 426 n/a n/a n/a
1990 445 24.0 18.5 n/a
1991 496 40.3 12.3 n/a
1992 505 27.1 18.6 61.2
1993 537 28.0 19.2 65.2
1994 576 28.8 20.0 56.3
1995 571 35.5 16.1 46.4
1996 571 35.5 16.1 46.4
1997 567 39.9 14.2 43.9
1998 572 39.9 14.3 48.6
1999 569 40.2 14.2 54.3
2000 574 38.7 14.8 79.3
2001 581 41.4 14.0 73.1
2002 582 33.6 17.3 64.6
2003 582 33.6 17.3 64.6
2004 599 39.5 15.2 60.3
2005 609 40.7 15.0 62.2
2006 651 49.3 13.2 61.8
2007 646 47.0 13.7 58.5
2008 643 43.8 14.7 60.5
2009 640 39.6 16.1 58.6
2010 628 43.1 14.5 54.9
2011 628 47.0 13.3 41.1
2012 625 47.6 13.1 26.4
2013 622 50.3 12.3 87.5
2014 618 47.9 12.8 86.9
2015 649 47.0 13.8 78.9
2016 656 49.0 13.3 82.3
2017 647 51.9 12.4 84.7
2018 615 49.7 12.3 73.8
2019 583 50.0 11.6 81.6
2020 553 49.1 11.2 81.9
2021 526 40.9 12.8 84.2
2022 516 41.8 12.3 80.8
2023 507 47.5 10.6 83.2

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 Hondo High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 426 n/a n/a n/a
1990 445 24.0 18.5 n/a
1991 496 40.3 12.3 n/a
1992 505 27.1 18.6 61.2
1993 537 28.0 19.2 65.2
1994 576 28.8 20.0 56.3
1995 571 35.5 16.1 46.4
1996 571 35.5 16.1 46.4
1997 567 39.9 14.2 43.9
1998 572 39.9 14.3 48.6
1999 569 40.2 14.2 54.3
2000 574 38.7 14.8 79.3
2001 581 41.4 14.0 73.1
2002 582 33.6 17.3 64.6
2003 582 33.6 17.3 64.6
2004 599 39.5 15.2 60.3
2005 609 40.7 15.0 62.2
2006 651 49.3 13.2 61.8
2007 646 47.0 13.7 58.5
2008 643 43.8 14.7 60.5
2009 640 39.6 16.1 58.6
2010 628 43.1 14.5 54.9
2011 628 47.0 13.3 41.1
2012 625 47.6 13.1 26.4
2013 622 50.3 12.3 87.5
2014 618 47.9 12.8 86.9
2015 649 47.0 13.8 78.9
2016 656 49.0 13.3 82.3
2017 647 51.9 12.4 84.7
2018 615 49.7 12.3 73.8
2019 583 50.0 11.6 81.6
2020 553 49.1 11.2 81.9
2021 526 40.9 12.8 84.2
2022 516 41.8 12.3 80.8
2023 507 47.5 10.6 83.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rio Hondo High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,446 (10.5%) $12,287 (89.5%) $13,732
2020 $1,146 (8.6%) $12,246 (91.4%) $13,392
2021 $635 (5.0%) $12,169 (95.0%) $12,804

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Hondo High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1182nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1174th of 1961 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Rio Hondo High School)5122
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd))6533
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Rio Hondo High School)5662
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd))5562
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Rio Hondo High School)4050
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd))3950
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Rio Hondo High School)4150
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rio Hondo High School)6463
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd))6463
 1%
   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 Students583507
 13%
African American23
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic566488
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1316
 23.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.6%83.2%
 1.6%


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Rio Hondo High School ranks 1199th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rio Hondo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rio Hondo Elementary
Middle : Rio Hondo Middle

Students at Rio Hondo High School are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Rio Hondo High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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