Summary:
The River Rouge School District of the City of River Rouge, Michigan, is home to a single high school, River Rouge High School. Serving grades 9-12, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a student population that grapples with socioeconomic disadvantages.
River Rouge High School's test scores lag far behind state averages, with only 6.6% of 11th-graders proficient or better in M-Step/Science and just 4.97% proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 88.5% is also below the state average, while its dropout rate of 9% is concerning. Chronic absenteeism, at a staggering 81%, is a major contributor to the school's academic struggles, and the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (84.78%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $15,260, its statewide ranking has declined from 777 out of 824 in 2017-2018 to 738 out of 743 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other Michigan high schools. Addressing the complex issues facing River Rouge High School will likely require a comprehensive approach that targets the root causes of the school's challenges and implements targeted interventions to support student success.
Thank you for your feedback!