Romeo High School is located in northern

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approximately 30 miles north of the city of

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. It is a part of

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Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,738 students enrolled in 2016-17 was: *Male - 50.9% *Female - 49.1% *Native American/Alaskan - >0.1% *Asian - 0.8% *Black - 2.5% *Hispanic - 6.9% *White - 88.7% *Multiracial -1.1% 17.0% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. For 2016–17, Romeo was a

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school.

Athletics

The Romeo Bulldogs compete in the

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. The school colors are red and white. The following Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sports are offered: *Baseball (boys) *Basketball (girls and boys) *Bowling (girls and boys) *Competitive cheer (girls) *Cross country (girls and boys) **State championship boys - 2020 *Football (boys) **State championship - 2015 *Golf (girls and boys) *Ice hockey (boys) **State championship - 2016 *Lacrosse (boys) *Soccer (girls and boys) *Softball (girls) *Swim and dive (girls and boys) *Track and field (girls and boys) *Volleyball (girls) **State championship - 2014 *Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni

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, American ice hockey player *

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U. S. Congressman * Kid Rock,

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References

External links

* {{authority control Schools in Macomb County, Michigan Public high schools in Michigan 1867 establishments in Michigan