Rochester High School
Tel:
(248)726-5400
- Rochester High School serves 1,636 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Rochester High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Rochester High School's student population of 1,636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,636 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rochester High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rochester High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #418 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 8% | 18% |
| White | 68% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Community School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rochester High School is Stoney Creek High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mcgregor Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Mcgregor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
0.4 miles
1101 1st St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248)726-4000 0.4 K-5 466 - Rochester Long Meadow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 580 students
0.8 miles
450 Allston Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248)726-3900 0.8 K-5 580 - Rochester University Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 477 students
0.9 miles
600 Croydon Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248)726-4400 0.9 K-5 477 - Rochester West Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 857 students
1.0 miles
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248)726-5000 1.0 6-8 857 - Rochester Meadow Brook Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 424 students
1.5 miles
2350 Munster Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248)726-4100 1.5 K-5 424
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