Simon Rivera High School is a public high school in Brownsville, Texas. It is one of six high schools operated by the Brownsville Independent School District and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, Rivera Early College 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 38% (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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 2,185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rivera Early College High School's student population of 2,185 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Rivera Early College 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 Rivera Early College High School is 0.02, 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
#5269 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivera Early College High School's ranking?
Rivera Early College High School is ranked #5269 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rivera Early College High School often compared to?
Rivera Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Memorial Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% 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 Rivera Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Rivera Early College High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rivera Early College High School?
2,185 students attend Rivera Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rivera Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivera Early College High School?
Rivera Early College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rivera Early College High School offer ?
Rivera Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rivera Early College High School part of?
Rivera Early College High School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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