Romulus High School in Romulus, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Romulus High School is a suburban public school in Romulus, Michigan that is part of Romulus Community School District. It serves 518 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

518 Students

44 Teachers

9650 Wayne Rd

Romulus, MI 48174 View local requests

http://romulus.net

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Romulus High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

77%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Romulus High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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