Serving 987 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 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 987 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Rouge High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles within River Rouge, MI. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Rouge High School's student population of 987 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
987 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It's Always A Great Day To Be A Panther!
School Rankings
River Rouge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Rouge High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3009 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Rouge High School's ranking?
River Rouge High School is ranked #3009 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are River Rouge High School often compared to?
River Rouge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez Academy High School, Ecorse Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Rouge High School?
The graduation rate of River Rouge High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend River Rouge High School?
987 students attend River Rouge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of River Rouge High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does River Rouge High School offer ?
River Rouge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Rouge High School part of?
River Rouge High School is part of River Rouge School District Of The City Of.
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