River Road High School

101 W Mobley
Amarillo, TX 79108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, River Road 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Road High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

River Road High School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
402 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

River Road 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 River Road High School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Road High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Road High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Road High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Road High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of River Road High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in River Road High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Road High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Road High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Road High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River Road High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Road High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of River Road High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of River Road High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Road High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Road High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Road High School's ranking?
River Road High School is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are River Road High School often compared to?
River Road High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Road High School?
The graduation rate of River Road High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend River Road High School?
402 students attend River Road High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of River Road High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Road High School?
River Road High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Road High School offer ?
River Road High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River Road High School part of?
River Road High School is part of River Road Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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