Is Roma High School a good school?

Roma High School ranks 1276 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Roma High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,773 students attended Roma High School.

What is the racial makeup of Roma High School?

Students at Roma High School are 100% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Roma High School?

Roma High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary Elementary : Emma Vera Elementary Elementary : Florence J Scott Elementary Elementary : Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary Elementary : Rt Barrera Elementary Elementary : Veterans Memorial Elementary Middle : Ramiro Barrera Middle Middle : Roma Middle

Roma High School

Summary:

Roma High School is a public high school located in Roma, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,773 students. The school is part of the Roma Independent School District, which is ranked 109 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roma High School faces significant challenges, with an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population (over 99%) and consistently lower academic performance compared to state and regional averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a ranking between 1,115 and 1,454 out of around 1,800-1,900 high schools over the past 10 years. While the school's four-year graduation rates have improved, reaching 91.6% in 2022-2023, they are still slightly below the state average. Additionally, Roma High School's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 26% to 59%, compared to state averages of 44% to 71%.

When comparing Roma High School to other nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Rio Grande City High School, in the neighboring Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, has a similar racial makeup and student population size, but slightly higher test scores and graduation rates. Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory, a public charter school, has higher test scores than Roma High School across most subject areas, despite serving a similar demographic of students. Meanwhile, Preparatory For Early College High School, also in the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, stands out with significantly higher test scores and graduation rates than both Roma High School and the district average. Despite these challenges, Roma High School has shown relatively strong performance in the "Migrant Students" subgroup and for its English Language Learner (ELL) students, indicating the school may have effective programs or support systems in place for these populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2021 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584-0187

(956) 849-1333

District: Roma Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1276^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,998

Feeder schools for Roma High School:

Elementary:	Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary
	Emma Vera Elementary
	Florence J Scott Elementary
	Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary
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	Rt Barrera Elementary
	Veterans Memorial Elementary
Middle:	Ramiro Barrera Middle
	Roma Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 1,773

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.8%

White:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roma High School ranks worse than 64.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.44. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Roma High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roma High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Roma High School employs 125.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roma High School is $12,998.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Roma High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Roma High School 1276^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Roma High School in the ranking list.)

Roma Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Roma Independent School District (Isd) 109^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roma High School

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Rank History for all students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	30.68	1183^rd	1427	17.1%
2005	33.48	1126^th	1429	21.2%
2006	37.84	1066^th	1430	25.5%
2007	38.79	1108^th	1497	26.0%
2008	35.98	1176^th	1510	22.1%
2009	45.89	1069^th	1539	30.5%
2010	44.61	1148^th	1568	26.8%
2011	43.32	1247^th	1672	25.4%
2012	36.96	1165^th	1603	27.3%
2013	38.20	1142^nd	1652	30.9%
2014	39.57	1173^rd	1734	32.4%
2015	42.22	1145^th	1743	34.3%
2016	39.36	1199^th	1762	32.0%
2017	35.65	1116^th	1777	37.2%
2018	35.47	1155^th	1797	35.7%
2019	27.84	1385^th	1857	25.4%
2021	27.38	1380^th	1861	25.8%
2022	24.56	1454^th	1876	22.5%
2023	28.59	1415^th	1961	27.8%
2024	36.44	1276^th	1987	35.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.91	439^th	1113	60.6%
2019	43.27	502^nd	1136	55.8%
2021	44.77	527^th	1195	55.9%
2022	41.19	599^th	1278	53.1%
2023	47.43	540^th	1371	60.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.53	1087^th	1347	19.3%
2019	22.83	1187^th	1357	12.5%
2021	40.87	744^th	1382	46.2%
2022	24.65	1204^th	1418	15.1%
2023	34.32	958^th	1478	35.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.73	1138^th	1794	36.6%
2019	31.69	1338^th	1818	26.4%
2021	31.24	1317^th	1848	28.7%
2022	29.61	1351^st	1847	26.9%
2023	32.32	1313^th	1897	30.8%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.09	25^th	131	80.9%
2019	35.74	76^th	113	32.7%
2021	44.52	53^rd	97	45.4%
2022	71.14	24^th	114	78.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.18	1209^th	1781	32.1%
2019	30.55	1340^th	1798	25.5%
2021	29.13	1332^nd	1815	26.6%
2022	25.34	1419^th	1841	22.9%
2023	29.82	1338^th	1891	29.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.81	703^rd	1137	38.2%
2019	41.52	880^th	1145	23.1%
2021	35.54	939^th	1177	20.2%
2022	32.13	970^th	1172	17.2%
2023	39.45	920^th	1182	22.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.31	1253^rd	1784	29.8%
2019	28.10	1417^th	1810	21.7%
2021	30.35	1302^nd	1829	28.8%
2022	31.11	1268^th	1837	31.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.76	1263^rd	1803	30.0%
2019	22.79	1476^th	1824	19.1%
2021	22.45	1447^th	1840	21.4%
2022	21.79	1465^th	1853	20.9%
2023	25.68	1435^th	1913	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roma High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.82	990^th	1691	41.5%
2019	32.07	1220^th	1714	28.8%
2021	32.50	1201^st	1743	31.1%
2022	28.10	1294^th	1762	26.6%
2023	33.17	1205^th	1820	33.8%

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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Roma High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	4	2	1071	0	n/a	n/a	1077
1990	6	2	1195	0	n/a	n/a	1203
1991	3	1	1320	1	n/a	n/a	1325
1992	5	1	1360	0	n/a	n/a	1366
1993	7	0	1446	0	n/a	n/a	1453
1994	4	0	1441	0	n/a	n/a	1445
1995	7	2	1496	0	n/a	n/a	1505
1996	7	2	1496	0	n/a	n/a	1505
1997	6	2	1502	2	n/a	n/a	1512
1998	7	1	1496	1	n/a	n/a	1505
1999	8	0	1536	1	n/a	n/a	1545
2000	5	0	1519	0	n/a	n/a	1524
2001	4	0	1554	0	n/a	n/a	1558
2002	6	0	1555	0	n/a	n/a	1561
2003	6	0	1555	0	n/a	n/a	1561
2004	5	0	1529	0	n/a	n/a	1534
2005	4	0	1487	0	n/a	n/a	1491
2006	5	0	1616	0	n/a	n/a	1621
2007	3	0	1667	0	n/a	n/a	1670
2008	5	0	1703	1	n/a	n/a	1709
2009	3	0	1723	0	n/a	n/a	1726
2010	3	0	1676	0	n/a	n/a	1679
2011	3	0	1781	0	0	0	1784
2012	6	0	1796	0	0	0	1802
2013	0	1	1742	0	0	0	1743
2014	0	1	1732	0	0	0	1733
2015	1	0	1716	0	0	0	1717
2016	0	0	1781	0	0	0	1781
2017	1	3	1786	0	0	0	1790
2018	0	2	1779	0	0	0	1781
2019	2	0	1736	0	0	0	1738
2020	2	0	1740	0	0	0	1742
2021	3	0	1846	0	0	0	1849
2022	4	0	1734	0	0	0	1738
2023	4	0	1769	0	0	0	1773

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 Roma High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1077	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1203	66.0	18.2	n/a
1991	1325	67.6	19.6	n/a
1992	1366	73.4	18.6	85.4
1993	1453	78.0	18.6	92.2
1994	1445	88.3	16.4	83.9
1995	1505	122.9	12.2	72.4
1996	1505	122.9	12.2	72.4
1997	1512	124.4	12.2	60.9
1998	1505	114.8	13.1	64.6
1999	1545	106.0	14.6	68.4
2000	1524	106.0	14.4	67.5
2001	1558	101.8	15.3	66.1
2002	1561	108.9	14.3	47.3
2003	1561	108.9	14.3	47.3
2004	1534	103.9	14.8	29.2
2005	1491	105.4	14.1	13.8
2006	1621	108.3	15.0	2.9
2007	1670	110.3	15.1	3.2
2008	1709	115.1	14.8	3.6
2009	1726	118.5	14.6	49.1
2010	1679	122.4	13.7	42.3
2011	1784	122.1	14.6	37.2
2012	1802	123.7	14.5	32.2
2013	1743	120.4	14.4	90.2
2014	1733	121.0	14.3	89.6
2015	1717	134.0	12.8	81.9
2016	1781	131.0	13.5	85.1
2017	1790	126.5	14.1	85.2
2018	1781	123.7	14.3	84.2
2019	1738	124.6	13.9	81.6
2020	1742	122.9	14.1	76.3
2021	1849	120.1	15.3	77.1
2022	1738	119.8	14.5	79.4
2023	1773	125.6	14.1	80

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 Roma High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1077	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1203	66.0	18.2	n/a
1991	1325	67.6	19.6	n/a
1992	1366	73.4	18.6	85.4
1993	1453	78.0	18.6	92.2
1994	1445	88.3	16.4	83.9
1995	1505	122.9	12.2	72.4
1996	1505	122.9	12.2	72.4
1997	1512	124.4	12.2	60.9
1998	1505	114.8	13.1	64.6
1999	1545	106.0	14.6	68.4
2000	1524	106.0	14.4	67.5
2001	1558	101.8	15.3	66.1
2002	1561	108.9	14.3	47.3
2003	1561	108.9	14.3	47.3
2004	1534	103.9	14.8	29.2
2005	1491	105.4	14.1	13.8
2006	1621	108.3	15.0	2.9
2007	1670	110.3	15.1	3.2
2008	1709	115.1	14.8	3.6
2009	1726	118.5	14.6	49.1
2010	1679	122.4	13.7	42.3
2011	1784	122.1	14.6	37.2
2012	1802	123.7	14.5	32.2
2013	1743	120.4	14.4	90.2
2014	1733	121.0	14.3	89.6
2015	1717	134.0	12.8	81.9
2016	1781	131.0	13.5	85.1
2017	1790	126.5	14.1	85.2
2018	1781	123.7	14.3	84.2
2019	1738	124.6	13.9	81.6
2020	1742	122.9	14.1	76.3
2021	1849	120.1	15.3	77.1
2022	1738	119.8	14.5	79.4
2023	1773	125.6	14.1	80

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 Roma High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$626 (5.0%)	$11,956 (95.0%)	$12,582
2020	$894 (7.4%)	$11,230 (92.6%)	$12,124
2021	$2,045 (15.7%)	$10,953 (84.3%)	$12,998

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roma High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1385^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1415^th of 1961 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Roma High School)	47	45	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	47	45	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Roma High School)	41	35	6%
End of Course Biology (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	41	35	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Roma High School)	33	43	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	33	43	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Roma High School)	39	41	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	39	41	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Roma High School)	59	57	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	59	57	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1738	1773	2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1736	1769	1.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.6%	80%	1.6%

Schools Near Roma High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roma High School	Public	9-12	2021 N Us Hwy 83	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-1333	1,773	126	14.1	80.0%	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,769 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	1276^th of 1987 public high schools	35.8%		28.6	1415^th of 1961 public high schools	27.8%	139	58.0	36.8	48.4	48.5	54.4							$12,998	$2,045	$10,953
Instructional & Guidance Center	Public	6-12	120 Luciano Rd	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 849-8900	20	6	3.3	90.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$257,255	$17,145	$240,110
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2803 W Monarch Ln	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 263-4900	591	40	14.6	92.2%	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	567 (95.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.6	1203^rd of 1987 public high schools	39.5%					(n/a)	35.7	42.9	52.3	51.8	71.4	50.4	52.6	47.9	36.6	43.7	24.0	$11,525	$1,517	$10,008
Preparatory For Early College High School	Public	9-12	144 Fm 3167	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4254	414	34	12.1	96.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	414 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.2	311^th of 1987 public high schools	84.3%		77.9	255^th of 1961 public high schools	87.0%	56	60.3	65.9	81.8	87.4	75.8							$8,777	$898	$7,879
Rio Grande City High School	Public	9-12	5726 Fm 755	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 488-6000	1,774	125	14.2	93.8%	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1,766 (99.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.5	1458^th of 1987 public high schools	26.6%		27	1446^th of 1961 public high schools	26.3%	12	48.2	39.9	37.8	39.8	51.6							$11,448	$1,283	$10,165

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