- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mc Allen, TX
Rowe H S
Federal NCES profile for Rowe H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482967021345
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowe H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,905
- students enrolled
Rowe H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Rowe H S held near 1,910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 139.5 → 137.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 482967021345 · Mc Allen, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,905 enr · 13.7:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Rowe H S held near 1,910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 139.5 → 137.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rowe H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- This school
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- Gonzalez El 818
Gonzalez El
818 students
What this shows Rowe H S reports 1,905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowe H S compares
Rowe 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,905
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Rowe H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gonzalez El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowe H S
How many students attend Rowe H S?
Rowe H S has 1,905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mc Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,944 (2022-23) → 1,910 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowe H S is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Rowe H S?
73.9% of students at Rowe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowe H S?
The largest demographic group at Rowe H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Mc Allen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowe H S?
Rowe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Rowe H S, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Morris Middle (999 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.