Rockwall-Heath High School is a public high school located in Heath, Texas, and is one of two high schools that serve the Rockwall Independent School District, the other being Rockwall High School. The school enrolls students from 9th to 12th grade. It is a Texas Recognized School.
Serving 2,944 students in grades 9-12, Rockwall-heath High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,944 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwall-heath High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockwall-heath High School's student population of 2,944 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Rockwall-heath High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwall-heath High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwall-heath High School's ranking?
Rockwall-heath High School is ranked #1706 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rockwall-heath High School often compared to?
Rockwall-heath High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockwall-heath High School?
The graduation rate of Rockwall-heath High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockwall-heath High School?
2,944 students attend Rockwall-heath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rockwall-heath High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwall-heath High School?
Rockwall-heath High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockwall-heath High School offer ?
Rockwall-heath High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rockwall-heath High School part of?
Rockwall-heath High School is part of Rockwall Independent School District.
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