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River Rouge High School vs. Ecorse Community High School

Should you attend River Rouge High School or Ecorse Community High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
River Rouge High School
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
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Bottom 50%
Ecorse Community High School
27385 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

River Rouge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Ecorse Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 961 students in grades 9-12, River Rouge 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Ecorse Community 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
961 students
315 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Rouge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ecorse Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Rouge High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ecorse Community High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Rouge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ecorse Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Rouge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ecorse Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ecorse Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3009 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2868 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Rouge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ecorse Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Rouge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ecorse Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Rouge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ecorse Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Rouge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ecorse Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 50% in MI)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of River Rouge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ecorse Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Rouge High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ecorse Community High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
242
86
Grade 10 Students
273
86
Grade 11 Students
241
78
Grade 12 Students
205
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at River Rouge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ecorse Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ecorse Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Rouge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ecorse Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ecorse Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
86%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Rouge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ecorse Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ecorse Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Rouge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ecorse Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ecorse Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Rouge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ecorse Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ecorse Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Rouge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ecorse Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Rouge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ecorse Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Rouge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Rouge School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ecorse Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ecorse Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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