ROMA H S

ROMA ISD
2021 N US HWY 83
ROMA, TX 78584
1,773 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Roma High School, located at 2021 N US Hwy 83 in Roma, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Roma Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Starr County near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school functions as a vital educational hub for a predominantly Hispanic student population. The campus is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing bilingual education and cultural pride while striving to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

Academically, Roma High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard graduation tracks alongside advanced opportunities such as dual-enrollment courses, which allow students to earn college credit while still in high school. The school is also known for its strong focus on extracurricular engagement, particularly in athletics and fine arts, which serve as central pillars of school spirit and community life in Roma. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, the institution aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global economy while maintaining strong ties to their local heritage.
1,773
Total Students
125.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,769 (99.8 %)
  • White
    4 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ROMA ISD
Phone: (956)849-1333
Website: http://rhs.romaisd.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 125.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,494
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 510
Grade 10 431
Grade 11 456
Grade 12 376
Gender Ratio