Rio Hondo High School is a high school in Rio Hondo, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Rio Hondo Independent School District and is classified as a 3A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a rating of "Not Rated" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 470 students in grades 9-12, Rio Hondo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Hondo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Hondo High School's student population of 470 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Rio Hondo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Hondo High School is 0.06, which is less 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
#6721 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Hondo High School's ranking?
Rio Hondo High School is ranked #6721 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Hondo High School?
The graduation rate of Rio Hondo High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rio Hondo High School?
470 students attend Rio Hondo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rio Hondo High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Hondo High School?
Rio Hondo High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Hondo High School offer ?
Rio Hondo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Hondo High School part of?
Rio Hondo High School is part of Rio Hondo Independent School District.
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