Rochester High School
Rochester High School serves 1,665 students in grades 9-12.
Rochester High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Rochester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Rochester High School's student population of 1,665 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,665 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Rankings
Rochester High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Rochester High School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #290 out of 3120 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 67% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Mcgregor Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 468 students10
0.4 miles
1101 1st St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4000 0.4 K-5 468 - Rochester Long Meadow Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 591 students10
0.8 miles
450 Allston Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-3900 0.8 PK-5 591 - Rochester University Hills Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 472 students10
0.9 miles
600 Croydon Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400 0.9 PK-5 472 - Rochester West Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 853 students10
1.0 miles
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000 1 6-8 853 - Rochester Meadow Brook Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 428 students10
1.5 miles
2350 Munster Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4100 1.5 PK-5 428
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