Romeoville High School, or RHS, is a public four-year high school located in Romeoville, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. The high school opened in 1963 as Lockport West. Lockport West school colors were navy blue and white.
Serving 1,850 students in grades 9-12, Romeoville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Romeoville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Romeoville High School's student population of 1,850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Romeoville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romeoville High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1884 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
51%
28%
Black
16%
17%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romeoville High School's ranking?
Romeoville High School is ranked #1884 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Romeoville High School often compared to?
Romeoville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolingbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Romeoville High School?
The graduation rate of Romeoville High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Romeoville High School?
1,850 students attend Romeoville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Romeoville High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romeoville High School?
Romeoville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Romeoville High School offer ?
Romeoville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Romeoville High School part of?
Romeoville High School is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.
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