Is Rochester High School a good school?

Rochester High School ranks 180 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rochester High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 709 students attended Rochester High School.

What is the racial makeup of Rochester High School?

Students at Rochester High School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Rochester High School?

Rochester High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rochester Elementary 2-3 Elementary : Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School Middle : Rochester Intermediate School Middle : Rochester Junior High School

Rochester High School

Summary:

Rochester High School is a public high school located in Rochester, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Rochester CUSD 3A district. With a total enrollment of 704 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Illinois, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rochester High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 34.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.4% to 95.1% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students and special education students lags behind, indicating an area for potential improvement.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Riverton High School and the high schools in Springfield School District 186, Rochester High School stands out with its higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. This suggests that Rochester High School is providing a stronger educational experience for its students, making it a standout among its peers in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563-9281

(217) 498-9761

District: Rochester CUSD 3A

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,731

Feeder schools for Rochester High School:

Elementary:	Rochester Elementary 2-3
	Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School
Middle:	Rochester Intermediate School
	Rochester Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 709

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rochester High School ranks better than 74.2% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rochester High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rochester High School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Rochester High School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochester High School is $12,731.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rochester High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester High School 180^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Rochester High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Rochester High School

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Rank History for all students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	87.21	40^th	586	93.2%
2004	85.88	55^th	592	90.7%
2005	82.69	68^th	590	88.5%
2006	79.81	98^th	596	83.6%
2007	83.89	73^rd	612	88.1%
2008	88.69	44^th	624	92.9%
2009	90.09	40^th	632	93.7%
2010	85.45	70^th	643	89.1%
2011	78.23	127^th	655	80.6%
2012	80.73	112^th	665	83.2%
2013	88.88	50^th	670	92.5%
2014	87.69	69^th	670	89.7%
2015	91.72	36^th	614	94.1%
2016	35.09	431^st	643	33.0%
2017	73.24	135^th	642	79.0%
2018	63.87	203^rd	647	68.6%
2019	74.10	145^th	701	79.3%
2021	77.50	126^th	688	81.7%
2022	73.27	151^st	699	78.4%
2023	72.82	150^th	699	78.5%
2024	66.74	180^th	697	74.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.63	75^th	170	55.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	47.20	154^th	473	67.4%
2021	52.51	135^th	453	70.2%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	38.03	232^nd	476	51.3%
2024	55.09	148^th	482	69.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	23.45	484^th	585	17.3%
2019	20.61	531^st	639	16.9%
2021	30.08	441^st	611	27.8%
2022	38.61	397^th	626	36.6%
2023	54.78	246^th	644	61.8%
2024	40.91	350^th	639	45.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	61.81	216^th	620	65.2%
2019	70.95	167^th	665	74.9%
2021	75.97	130^th	639	79.7%
2022	71.90	156^th	658	76.3%
2023	66.94	182^nd	656	72.3%
2024	62.42	209^th	664	68.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.57	99^th	428	76.9%
2024	37.43	200^th	429	53.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	61.99	215^th	619	65.3%
2019	73.88	138^th	675	79.6%
2021	74.78	128^th	653	80.4%
2022	71.12	144^th	664	78.3%
2023	75.16	130^th	668	80.5%
2024	67.93	174^th	668	74.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rochester High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	49.92	239^th	548	56.4%
2019	60.18	178^th	552	67.8%
2021	63.36	165^th	553	70.2%
2022	58.63	192^nd	560	65.7%
2023	54.59	218^th	557	60.9%
2024	52.47	214^th	554	61.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Rochester High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	419	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	420
1990	438	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	441
1991	417	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1992	466	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1993	479	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1994	488	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1995	511	1	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
1996	511	1	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
1997	532	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1998	552	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1999	591	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2000	573	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	578
2001	599	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	606
2002	609	0	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	618
2003	609	0	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	618
2004	574	2	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	589
2005	597	2	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
2006	620	2	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2007	647	1	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
2008	685	1	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	699
2009	663	7	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	683
2010	649	8	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	668
2011	660	9	5	8	0	0	2	0	684
2012	644	7	3	14	0	0	6	0	674
2013	651	8	3	10	0	0	11	0	683
2014	667	9	7	11	0	0	20	0	714
2015	682	14	5	9	0	0	22	0	732
2016	717	14	5	8	0	0	30	0	774
2017	714	15	5	7	3	0	30	0	774
2018	714	13	5	7	1	0	26	0	766
2019	745	13	7	7	1	0	30	0	803
2020	720	16	8	9	1	0	31	0	785
2021	705	17	8	9	1	0	27	0	767
2022	692	15	13	12	1	0	22	0	755
2023	637	12	13	14	1	0	27	0	704
2024	647	10	14	15	2	1	20	0	709

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rochester High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	420	25.0	16.8	n/a
1990	441	24.8	17.7	n/a
1991	421	25.3	16.6	n/a
1992	471	26.0	18.1	n/a
1993	483	26.5	18.2	n/a
1994	494	24.6	20.1	n/a
1995	520	29.0	17.9	n/a
1996	520	29.0	17.9	n/a
1997	535	31.4	17.0	n/a
1998	552	32.6	16.9	n/a
1999	596	37.3	16.0	n/a
2000	578	38.8	14.9	n/a
2001	606	38.8	15.6	n/a
2002	618	40.0	15.5	0
2003	618	40.0	15.5	0
2004	589	38.3	15.4	0
2005	612	38.5	15.9	0
2006	636	37.9	16.8	0
2007	662	42.0	15.8	0
2008	699	40.0	17.5	0
2009	683	38.7	17.6	0
2010	668	43.9	15.2	0
2011	684	41.3	16.5	0
2012	674	41.8	16.0	9.3
2013	683	45.9	14.8	10.5
2014	714	41.3	17.2	12.7
2015	732	42.0	17.4	12.7
2016	774	42.0	18.4	9.9
2017	774	43.5	17.7	12.7
2018	766	44.8	17.0	10.3
2019	803	45.0	17.8	11.2
2020	785	45.9	17.0	11.1
2021	767	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	755	49.0	15.4	15.1
2023	704	46.0	15.3	n/a
2024	709	42.0	16.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rochester High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	420	25.0	16.8	n/a
1990	441	24.8	17.7	n/a
1991	421	25.3	16.6	n/a
1992	471	26.0	18.1	n/a
1993	483	26.5	18.2	n/a
1994	494	24.6	20.1	n/a
1995	520	29.0	17.9	n/a
1996	520	29.0	17.9	n/a
1997	535	31.4	17.0	n/a
1998	552	32.6	16.9	n/a
1999	596	37.3	16.0	n/a
2000	578	38.8	14.9	n/a
2001	606	38.8	15.6	n/a
2002	618	40.0	15.5	0
2003	618	40.0	15.5	0
2004	589	38.3	15.4	0
2005	612	38.5	15.9	0
2006	636	37.9	16.8	0
2007	662	42.0	15.8	0
2008	699	40.0	17.5	0
2009	683	38.7	17.6	0
2010	668	43.9	15.2	0
2011	684	41.3	16.5	0
2012	674	41.8	16.0	9.3
2013	683	45.9	14.8	10.5
2014	714	41.3	17.2	12.7
2015	732	42.0	17.4	12.7
2016	774	42.0	18.4	9.9
2017	774	43.5	17.7	12.7
2018	766	44.8	17.0	10.3
2019	803	45.0	17.8	11.2
2020	785	45.9	17.0	11.1
2021	767	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	755	49.0	15.4	15.1
2023	704	46.0	15.3	n/a
2024	709	42.0	16.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rochester High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$309 (3.5%)	$8,549 (96.5%)	$8,858
2020	$223 (2.4%)	$8,952 (97.6%)	$9,176
2021	$337 (3.2%)	$10,107 (96.8%)	$10,445
2022	$337 (3.2%)	$10,107 (96.8%)	$10,445
2023	$411 (2.9%)	$13,526 (97.1%)	$13,937
2024	$428 (3.4%)	$12,303 (96.6%)	$12,731

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rochester High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 145^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 150^th of 699 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Rochester High School)	37.6	29.7	7.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rochester CUSD 3A)	37.6	29.7	7.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester High School)	48.7	36.7	12%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester CUSD 3A)	48.7	36.7	12%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Rochester High School)	36.9	57.6	20.7%
End of Course Science (Rochester CUSD 3A)	36.9	57.6	20.7%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	803	704	12.3%
African American	13	12	7.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	7	13	85.7%
Hispanic	7	14	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	745	637	14.5%
Two or More Races	30	27	10%

Schools Near Rochester High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rochester High School	Public	9-12	1 Rocket Dr	Rochester	62563	Sangamon County	Rochester CUSD 3A	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 498-9761	709	42	16.8		647 (91.3%)	10 (1.4%)	15 (2.1%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	66.7	180^th of 697 public high schools	74.2%		72.8	150^th of 699 public high schools	78.5%	30	57.0	23.8	34.1									$12,731	$428	$12,303
Sangamon County Detention Center	Public	6-12	2201 S Dirksen Pkwy	Springfield	62703	Sangamon County	Springfield School District 186	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 747-8000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Springfield Southeast High School	Public	9-12	2350 E Ash St	Springfield	62703	Sangamon County	Springfield School District 186	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 525-3130	1,189	83	14.3	66.2%	358 (30.1%)	643 (54.1%)	27 (2.3%)	8 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	130 (10.9%)	31.8	460^th of 697 public high schools	34.0%		16.5	587^th of 699 public high schools	16.0%	127	29.5	10.3	17.6	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	98.5	$24,144	$3,964	$20,180
Sangamon Safe School Program	Public	7-12	2201 Toronto Rd	Springfield	62712	Sangamon County	Menard/Sangamon ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 585-8090	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sangamon County Learning Academy	Public	6-12	2201 Toronto Rd Ste C	Springfield	62712	Sangamon County	Menard/Sangamon ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 529-3390	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Capital Area Career Center	Public	11-12	2201 Toronto Rd	Springfield	62712	Sangamon County	Menard/Sangamon ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 529-5431	0	28	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lawrence Education Center	Public	9-12	101 E Laurel St	Springfield	62704	Sangamon County	Springfield School District 186	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 525-3144	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Springfield Learning Academy	Public	9-12	101 E Laurel St	Springfield	62704	Sangamon County	Springfield School District 186	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 525-3358	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	92.7
Riverton High School	Public	9-12	841 N 3rd St	Riverton	62561	Sangamon County	Riverton CUSD 14	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 629-6003	377	25	15.3	45.6%	346 (91.8%)	13 (3.4%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	35.4	432^nd of 697 public high schools	38.0%		50.2	324^th of 699 public high schools	53.6%	108	56.5	10.8	20.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	100.0	97.1	$12,293	$334	$11,959
Lanphier High School	Public	9-12	1300 N 11th St	Springfield	62702	Sangamon County	Springfield School District 186	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 525-3080	1,084	76	14.2	73.8%	423 (39.0%)	461 (42.5%)	30 (2.8%)	8 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	155 (14.3%)	19	557^th of 697 public high schools	20.1%		29	505^th of 699 public high schools	27.8%	52	27.1	4.9	9.7	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	$23,678	$4,112	$19,566

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