Very Good
#1919 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 22% in state
Rockwall H S
High School · Rockwall ISD · Rockwall, TX
A Rockwall ISD high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 YELLOWJACKET LN, Rockwall, TX 75087
- Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rockwall H S score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rockwall H S 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockwall), 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
$128,590
Median home value
$399,500
Median rent
$1,727/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian Academy RockwallPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Big Tyme Sports AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 1.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rockwall ISD
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #6 of 22
- District spending per student
- $9,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockwall H S is listed in ROCKWALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S is a public high school in Rockwall, TX, part of Rockwall ISD, serving approximately 2,900 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,919 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockwall H S
What grades does Rockwall H S serve?
Rockwall H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rockwall H S?
Rockwall H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwall H S is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockwall H S rank in TX?
Rockwall H S ranks #1,919 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rockwall H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockwall H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rockwall H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockwall H S has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rockwall H S a charter school?
No, Rockwall H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockwall H S a Title I school?
No, Rockwall H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockwall H S?
20.9% of students at Rockwall H S 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
- 2,900
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 173
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockwall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (972) 771-7339
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 75087)
- 41,786
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 75087; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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