Rockwall High School

Rockwall High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
901 W Yellowjacket Ln,  Rockwall, TX
Rockwall Independent School District
3.9
3.3
2,933 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Courtney Gober
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
55.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
32%
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
478:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
62.4%
Hispanic
19.8%
Black
9.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Texas A&M University 587 Students
University of Texas - Austin 522 Students
Texas Tech University 436 Students
University of North Texas 340 Students
Baylor University 328 Students
University of Oklahoma 307 Students
Texas State University 297 Students
University of Arkansas 259 Students
Rice University 236 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 234 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 317 Students
Nursing 197 Students
Psychology 181 Students
Biology 167 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 125 Students
Computer Science 87 Students
Marketing 81 Students
Accounting 67 Students
Mechanical Engineering 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 65 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 500 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/1/2025
It also opens you to colleges and universities even when you're a freshman. Rockwall HS has a great community of parents and teachers. They've recently built a Freshman Center to free up space for 10-12 grades.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2025
Rockwall has been a great high school experience. I had incredible teachers who encouraged me to be my best everyday.
4.0 Senior
6/11/2025
The district could contribute more towards FFA facilities, they need to pay teachers more to keep the better teachers in the District. More money towards other programs
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/23/2025
Teachers are like a mob, securing the best for their own and each others children. Speak out about it and they will gang up on your child. They are extremely vindictive, and the administration won't do anything about it. Rockwall has become a B rated district for many reasons.
1.0 parent
5/21/2024
This school just simply does not care if your child has any sort of learning disability and will do absolutely nothing to support them. They will demean them, and make as if it is their fault that they aren’t perfect students. Teacher communication is horrible and the superintendent backs poor admin...
5.0 parent
8/10/2022
We moved to Rockwall from CA last year by this time. My elder son started going to 9th Grade after joining here. So far, we are happy with the school and the staff. Management is so nice and they are always helpful to resolve all kinds of study related issues. I am happy with the security inside the...
5.0 parent
2/11/2021
"This school has the most outstanding teachers and they work so hard for their students so,i commend all the teachers!!!"

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Rockwall High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rockwall, TX and is served by the Rockwall Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,933 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Rockwall 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dr Gene Burton College & Career Academy, Rockwall Quest Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rockwall has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rockwall High School.

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