Rowe High School

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Rowe High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2101 N Ware Rd,  McAllen, TX
McAllen Independent School District
3.8
3.0
1,905 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Paz Elizondo Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
150
Full Time Teachers
150
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
40.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
15%
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
199:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
95.2%
White
2.6%
Asian
1.3%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Rio Grande Valley 669 Students
University of Texas - Austin 415 Students
Texas A&M University 370 Students
Texas State University 306 Students
South Texas College 299 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 298 Students
Baylor University 200 Students
University of Houston 199 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 190 Students
Rice University 189 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Biology 102 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Mechanical Engineering 46 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Criminology 42 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 498 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/26/2026
Nikki Rowe offers a great experience and academic development to all students with perfect conditions and specialized best fitted facilities to everyone.
4.0 Senior
12/6/2025
The best part from my experience at Rowe was the friends that I made along the way. I felt like welcomed coming from a different district and I'm grateful for the people I have gotten to know. The only bad part is there isn't as much diversity as I would have expected, however given the fact that I live in a hispanic city, there is going to be a larger population of hispanics compared to other minorities.
5.0
7/12/2025
Nikki Rowe offers solid academics, caring staff, and wide-ranging activities, but could improve in diversity and ensure consistent support across all teaching areas.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/3/2021
The school’s dress code system is based off the 60s. it’s disgusting having old women try to implement a dress code that seems to only affect women.
5.0 other
8/20/2016
When we moved to McAllen, we were told there were better options than ROWE High School. After visiting with teachers and staff we decided that this would be a good fit for our kids. Our oldest recently graduated from ROWE High School and we were very satisfied with the educational opportunities. The...
3.0 parent
3/3/2009

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Rowe High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McAllen, TX and is served by the McAllen Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,905 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Rowe High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Achieve Early College High School, Hidalgo Co J J a E P, Southwest Key Program, and more. Learn more about what McAllen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rowe High School.

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