Romulus Senior High School or Romulus High School is the public high school in the city of Romulus, Michigan in Metro Detroit.
Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Romulus Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Romulus Senior High School's student population of 576 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Romulus Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romulus Senior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2512 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Romulus Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romulus Senior High School's ranking?
Romulus Senior High School is ranked #2512 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Romulus Senior High School often compared to?
Romulus Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodhaven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Romulus Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Romulus Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Romulus Senior High School?
576 students attend Romulus Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Romulus Senior High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romulus Senior High School?
Romulus Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Romulus Senior High School offer ?
Romulus Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Romulus Senior High School part of?
Romulus Senior High School is part of Romulus Community Schools School District.
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