Below Average
#2578 of 3,192 schools in MI
Romulus Senior High School
High School · Romulus Community Schools · Romulus, MI
A Romulus Community Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9650 WAYNE RD, Romulus, MI 48174
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Romulus Senior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Romulus Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,967/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romulus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,675
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Virtual Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Waynewestland Innovative AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Wayne Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 8–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Burger Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Romulus Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Romulus Senior High School is listed in Romulus Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Romulus Senior High School
Romulus Senior High School is a public high school in Romulus, MI, part of Romulus Community Schools, serving approximately 576 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,578 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Romulus Senior High School
What grades does Romulus Senior High School serve?
Romulus Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Romulus Senior High School?
Romulus Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romulus Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romulus Senior High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Romulus Senior High School rank in MI?
Romulus Senior High School ranks #2,578 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Romulus Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Romulus Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Romulus Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Romulus Senior High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Romulus Senior High School a charter school?
No, Romulus Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Romulus Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Romulus Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Romulus Senior High School?
71.7% of students at Romulus Senior 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
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (734) 532-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48174)
- 31,809
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 48174; 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
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