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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCKWALL ISD·NCES 483765004221

ROCKWALL H S

901 YELLOWJACKET LN, ROCKWALL, TX 75087 · (972) 771-7339 · Rockwall County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,949 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,949
High
DISTRICT 2,027 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
190 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
573 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
782
Grade 10
744
Grade 11
687
Grade 12
736
Student demographics
White
59%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
20%
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 54%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 13%
Asian
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
80.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +33.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
72.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +30.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of TX schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
81.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
65.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+16.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,949
+351 (+14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 18.2:1
% White
59%
was 67%
% Hispanic
20%
was 17%
% Black
11%
was 7%
% Asian
5%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ROCKWALL H S

ROCKWALL H S is a substantial senior high in ROCKWALL, Texas, part of ROCKWALL ISD. The school serves 2,949 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 270% above typical.

ROCKWALL ISD runs 22 schools in total, collectively educating 19,235 students. ROCKWALL H S is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, ROCKWALL H S lists that 59% of the student body identifies as White; the rest comes out to 20% Hispanic, 11% Black, 5% multiracial, 5% Asian. By comparison, Rockwall County as a whole is about 68% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

On the resource side, The school reports having 190 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.5:1. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 19% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably below Rockwall County's rate of about 29%.

With demographic context factored in, ROCKWALL H S sits in the top 10% of Texas schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 65.4%; actual is 81.4%, +16.0 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Rockwall County) reports that median household earnings sit near $127,981, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. In all, Rockwall County runs 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 24,104 students), of which ROCKWALL H S is one.

The closest other public school is AMANDA ROCHELL EL, roughly 0.5 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around ROCKWALL H S. On composite proficiency, ROCKWALL H S comes 1st of 8 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 55.7%.

ROCKWALL H S operates from an outer-ring location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at ROCKWALL H S has rose 14%, going from 2,598 students in 2018 to 2,949 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 67% to 59%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 18.2:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Rockwall County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
123,617
Census ACS
Median income
$127,981
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
24,104 students

Quick facts

School name
ROCKWALL H S
District
ROCKWALL ISD
Address
901 YELLOWJACKET LN, ROCKWALL, TX 75087
Phone
(972) 771-7339
County
Rockwall County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,949
Teachers (FTE)
190
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
573 (19%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
483765004221
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ROCKWALL H S
How many students attend ROCKWALL H S?
ROCKWALL H S enrolls approximately 2,949 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does ROCKWALL H S serve?
ROCKWALL H S serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ROCKWALL H S?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ROCKWALL H S is approximately 15.5:1 (190 FTE teachers).
How diverse is ROCKWALL H S?
ROCKWALL H S reports a student body of 59% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is ROCKWALL H S public or private?
ROCKWALL H S is a public K-12 school, overseen by ROCKWALL ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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