Best Rochester Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,651 students in Rochester, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, MI are Rochester Adams High School, Van Hoosen Middle School and Stoney Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Rochester, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stoney Creek High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Rochester, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Rochester High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
John M Schultz Educational Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Diploma And Careers Institute
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 158:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rochester, MI include Rochester Adams High School, Van Hoosen Middle School and Stoney Creek High School. Rochester has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Rochester?
9 public high schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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