- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482034007256
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Rowlett H S held near 2,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 147.1 → 142.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 482034007256 · Rowlett, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,156 enr · 14.7:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Rowlett H S held near 2,286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 147.1 → 142.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rowlett H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- This school
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- S Garland H S
S Garland H S
2,001 students
What this shows Rowlett H S reports 2,156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowlett H S compares
Rowlett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,534
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
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.
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
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,929
- 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
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 (~2,156 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,356 (2022-23) → 2,286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.