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Rowlett H S

High School · Garland ISD · Rowlett, TX

A Garland ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4700 KIRBY RD, Rowlett, TX 75088

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation41.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,534
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Rowlett H S score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rowlett 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,461/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rowlett), 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

$105,064

Median home value

$326,200

Median rent

$1,899/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
41.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·43 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harmony School of Innovation - GarlandCharter · enrollment unverified6.87–123.4 mi609Compare →
Lakeview Centennial H SEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.4 mi2,142Compare →
Garland AecEnrollment path unverified5.05–123.6 mi124Compare →
S Garland H SEnrollment path unverified4.49–124.3 mi1,979Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Garland ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#34 of 75
District spending per student
$12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rowlett H S is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rowlett H S

Rowlett H S is a public high school in Rowlett, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 2,286 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,490 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rowlett H S

What grades does Rowlett H S serve?

Rowlett H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rowlett H S?

Rowlett H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowlett H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Rowlett H S is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rowlett H S rank in TX?

Rowlett H S ranks #5,490 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rowlett H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Rowlett H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Rowlett H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowlett H S has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rowlett H S a charter school?

No, Rowlett H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rowlett H S a Title I school?

No, Rowlett H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowlett H S?

58.6% of students at Rowlett 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
2,286
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
142
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 75088)
27,128
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 75088; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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