Rouse High School

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Rouse High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1222 Raider Way,  Leander, TX
Leander Independent School District
3.9
4.1
1,917 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christine Simpson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
141
Full Time Teachers
141
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
55.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
37%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
422:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
45.7%
Asian
25.6%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
3.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 660 Students
Texas A&M University 559 Students
Texas State University 366 Students
Texas Tech University 315 Students
Rice University 242 Students
Baylor University 237 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 177 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 169 Students
University of Houston 149 Students
Austin Community College District 134 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 204 Students
Biology 156 Students
Psychology 142 Students
Computer Science 128 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 83 Students
Finance 66 Students
Marketing 64 Students
Engineering 54 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 394 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/17/2026
It is a good school, diversity is pretty decent and teachers will teach for the most part. Bathrooms are not the cleanest and best at the school but they make do. Overall the school seems very safe and no fights happen.
5.0 Alum
8/11/2025
I loved high school, and going to Rouse allowed me to find what I truly liked doing. I saw so many friends and grew up super close to downtown.
4.0 Senior
4/9/2025
I felt that the worst part was that part of the culture allowed for some people to slip through the cracks. The best part was how supportive and helpful the teachers were
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 17 Reviews
3.0 student
4/22/2025
Wish they had more extra curricular options for school. Wish they had more lunch options as well. Otherwise okay campus.
2.0 student
12/4/2024
i am a student attending this school and its extremely unpleasant , unless you get lucky and get a class in the art building . There was a fight this year and one kid was chocking out this other one and almost made him pass out , it took students to get them off , no AP or staff was seen for i want...
5.0 parent
1/25/2023
Our experience at Rouse has been beyond expectations, especially considering the pandemic, the nationwide teacher shortage, etc... The staff/faculty is all in, and very responsive and helpful. Rouse has a lot of college/career readiness pathways to choose, to begin early education to prepare for the...
5.0 parent
1/22/2023
Overall, Rouse is a great school. The ASL teacher has been a huge supporter for our child and several of the teachers there go out of their way to support our child. Our child reports that there isn’t a lot of school spirit and there aren’t a ton of traditions, but academically it is a good fit for...

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Rouse High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Leander, TX and is served by the Leander Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,917 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Rouse High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $409,966. Discover additional schools in the area, like Early College High School, New Hope High School, Leander High School, and more. Learn more about what Leander has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rouse High School.

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