Rochester Community High School was formed when the high schools of Rochester and Richland Center combined in 1965. Students in grades 9-12 of the town of Rochester and several of the rural townships of Fulton County attend.
Serving 567 students in grades 8-12, Rochester Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rochester Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire Rochester, IN school district, encompassing approximately 142 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rochester Community High School's student population of 567 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rochester Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Community High School is 0.22, 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
#1292 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Community High School's ranking?
Rochester Community High School is ranked #1292 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rochester Community High School often compared to?
Rochester Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tippecanoe Valley High School, Caston Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester Community High School?
The graduation rate of Rochester Community High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Rochester Community High School?
567 students attend Rochester Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rochester Community High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Community High School?
Rochester Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rochester Community High School offer ?
Rochester Community High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Community High School part of?
Rochester Community High School is part of Rochester Community School Corp School District.
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