Rockford High School
Tel:
(616)863-6030
- Rockford High School serves 1,869 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (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 81% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Rockford High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Rockford High School's student population of 1,869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,869 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rockford High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rockford High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. 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 | #312 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rockford High School is Rockford H.s. Freshman Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Rockford Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roguewood Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Roguewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
0.2 miles
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6374 0.2 K-5 344 - Rockford Rockford H.s. Freshman Center Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
0.4 miles
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6348 0.4 9-12 590 - Rockford Crestwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 472 students
1.3 miles
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6346 1.3 K-5 472 - Rockford Meadow Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.8 miles
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6342 1.8 K-5 429 - Rockford North Rockford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 964 students
1.8 miles
397 East Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616)863-6300 1.8 6-8 964
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