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Rockwall Independent School District
- Rockwall, TX
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 97 reviews
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- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Expenses Per Student
$13,450 / student
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$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$95,653
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,295
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$261,400
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$217,500Rockwall Independent School District Reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 97 reviews
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The overall curriculum expectations are so high here, but that's simply because we have some of the best teachers in the state here! Our students win national and state level competitions all the time, and our overall atmosphere exudes confidence.
The only real thing I have problems with are that the school is so competitive that some students that would be valedictorians at any other school become top 20% students here. We also have many, many students per class so you really have to compete for the attention of the teachers in some classes. The classes aren't tough to pass, but to keep track of more than 2 AP classes in one year is just exhausting and makes the experience stressful. This stress is assuaged slightly by the school events such as Jacket Feast (a day where food trucks from downtown DFW are available during lunch time) and Dodgeball/Volleyball tournaments though. Regardless of these cushiony extras, the school is high quality but difficult.
The only real thing I have problems with are that the school is so competitive that some students that would be valedictorians at any other school become top 20% students here. We also have many, many students per class so you really have to compete for the attention of the teachers in some classes. The classes aren't tough to pass, but to keep track of more than 2 AP classes in one year is just exhausting and makes the experience stressful. This stress is assuaged slightly by the school events such as Jacket Feast (a day where food trucks from downtown DFW are available during lunch time) and Dodgeball/Volleyball tournaments though. Regardless of these cushiony extras, the school is high quality but difficult.
Rockwall is very driven and full of spirit, we all truly have each others backs here. The school administration is constantly trying to find ways to better the experience of their students! And, the teachers are very helpful when it comes to preparing you for college, as well as real life. I would however like to see more advancement in the art department, and more publishing about some of our great culinary, robotics, floral design, fashion design and architecture classes.
Rockwall ISD provides their students with opportunities to allow them to prosper to the maximum potential. Rockwall ISD has two well run high schools and a college and career center that brings both high schools together to provide specialty courses that interest students. At the Gene Burton College and Career Academy, students enroll in courses that seek their future career interests. These courses provide potential pathways for the students in different departments such as health science, agriculture, engineering and business. The schools in this district focus on unity, and coming together as a community. PAL's(Peer Assistance & Learning) is a program at the high schools where students travel to different elementary schools in the district to assist the younger students that may be struggling. A main goal of the school district is to take part in the community and improve the city of Rockwall, organizations provided by the schools help plan and execute community events.