- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roma, TX
Roma H S
Federal NCES profile for Roma H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483774004228
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roma H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Roma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roma H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roma H S ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Roma, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Roma H S held near 1,736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.7 → 127.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483774004228 · Roma, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,721 enr · 13.8:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Roma Middle (776 students)
Roma H S held near 1,736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.7 → 127.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roma H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roma H S
1,721 students
- Roma Middle
Roma Middle
776 students
- Ramiro Barrera 564
Ramiro Barrera Middle
564 students
- Florence J Sco 550
Florence J Scott El
550 students
- Roel a & Celia 526
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
526 students
- Emma Vera El 504
Emma Vera El
504 students
What this shows Roma H S reports 1,721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roma H S compares
Roma H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,721 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,721
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Roma H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roma Isd reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roma H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramiro Barrera Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence J Scott El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roel a & Celia R Saenz El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emma Vera El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roma H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roma H S
How many students attend Roma H S?
Roma H S has 1,721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roma, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,773 (2022-23) → 1,736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roma H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Roma H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roma H S?
80.0% of students at Roma H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roma H S?
The largest demographic group at Roma H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Roma, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roma H S?
Roma H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roma H S rank among public schools in Roma?
By Resource Investment Index, Roma H S ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Roma, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roma on the city page.
What other schools are in Roma Isd?
Besides Roma H S, Roma Isd also operates Roma Middle (776 students), Ramiro Barrera Middle (564 students), and Florence J Scott El (550 students). See the Roma Isd district page for the complete list.