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Very Good

#620 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 19% in state

Romeo High School

High School · Romeo Community Schools · Washington, MI

A Romeo Community Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

62300 JEWELL RD, Washington, MI 48094

  • Math 41% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation20.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,505
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Romeo High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency41%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 51% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Romeo High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,781

Median home value

$399,100

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eisenhower High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.510–124.4 mi1,724Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Romeo Community Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$14,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Romeo High School is listed in Romeo Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Romeo High School

Romeo High School is a public high school in Washington, MI, part of Romeo Community Schools, serving approximately 1,791 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Romeo High School

What grades does Romeo High School serve?

Romeo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Romeo High School?

Romeo High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,791 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Romeo High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Romeo High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Romeo High School rank in MI?

Romeo High School ranks #620 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Romeo High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Romeo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Romeo High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Romeo High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Romeo High School a charter school?

No, Romeo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Romeo High School a Title I school?

No, Romeo High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Romeo High School?

24.6% of students at Romeo High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,791
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 48094)
20,638
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
43.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48094; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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