RIO HONDO H S
475 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rio Hondo High School, located in the small town of Rio Hondo, Texas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Rio Hondo Independent School District. Positioned in the Rio Grande Valley, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and preparing students for post-secondary success. As a smaller-town institution, it typically fosters a close-knit environment where students have the opportunity to build strong relationships with faculty and peers while participating in a variety of traditional high school programs, including athletics, career and technical education (CTE), and community-oriented activities.
The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive and rigorous learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its student population. By utilizing its official portal, *riohondoisd.net*, the administration maintains transparency and provides resources for parents, students, and the community regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-wide initiatives. As a cornerstone of Rio Hondo, the high school plays a vital role in regional education, striving to balance local values with the educational standards necessary to compete in a global economy.
The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive and rigorous learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its student population. By utilizing its official portal, *riohondoisd.net*, the administration maintains transparency and provides resources for parents, students, and the community regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-wide initiatives. As a cornerstone of Rio Hondo, the high school plays a vital role in regional education, striving to balance local values with the educational standards necessary to compete in a global economy.
475
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 460 |
| Black | 2 |
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Hispanic460 (96.8%)
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White13 (2.7%)
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Black2 (0.4%)
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: | RIO HONDO ISD |
| Phone: | (956)748-1200 |
| Website: | http://www.riohondoisd.net |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 475 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 385 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 28 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
123
Grade 10
118
Grade 11
103
Grade 12
131
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 123 |
| Grade 10 | 118 |
| Grade 11 | 103 |
| Grade 12 | 131 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 236 | 49.7% |
| Male | 239 | 50.3% |
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