Enrollment
2,156
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rowlett, TX
Rowlett H S
Federal NCES profile for Rowlett H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034007256
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowlett H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowlett H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowlett H S ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rowlett H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S is a higher-need, large high school in Rowlett, Texas, enrolling 2,156 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,156 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 460 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,156 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students) and N Garland H S (2,929 students) alongside Rowlett H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rowlett H S compares
Rowlett H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,156 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,156
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$11,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 26.9%
White 22.7%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Rowlett H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes Rowlett H S.
$11,092
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rowlett H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S Garland H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowlett H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,001
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rowlett H S
How many students attend Rowlett H S?
Rowlett H S has 2,156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rowlett, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowlett H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowlett H S is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowlett H S?
53.6% of students at Rowlett H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowlett H S?
The largest demographic group at Rowlett H S is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Rowlett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowlett H S?
Rowlett H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rowlett H S rank among public schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowlett H S ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Rowlett, 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 Rowlett on the city page.
Is Rowlett H S a good school?
Rowlett H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Rowlett H S, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.
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