Rochester High School

180 South Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,712 students in grades 7-12, Rochester High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rochester High School's student population of 1,712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,712 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Rochester High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#235 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rochester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
5%
18%
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White
69%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Rochester High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Rochester High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rochester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rochester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rochester High School's ranking?
Rochester High School is ranked #235 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Rochester High School often compared to?
Rochester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester Adams High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester High School?
The graduation rate of Rochester High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester High School?
1,712 students attend Rochester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rochester High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rochester High School offer ?
Rochester High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester High School part of?
Rochester High School is part of Rochester Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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