Rochester High School

Summary:

Rochester High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,690 students in Rochester Hills, Michigan, part of the highly-ranked Rochester Community School District.

Rochester High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is significantly higher than state averages, and it has maintained impressive graduation rates ranging from 95.1% to 97.3% over the past five years. Rochester High School's diverse student population, with a racial makeup reflecting the broader community, is a key strength, and the school has consistently performed well across various student subgroups. When compared to other high schools in the district, such as Stoney Creek High School and Rochester Adams High School, Rochester High School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures.

While Rochester High School faces some challenges, such as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, the school's overall track record of excellence and commitment to serving its community make it a standout educational institution in the region. The school's increased per-student spending, rising from $10,333 in 2019-2020 to $13,583 in 2022-2023, may have contributed to its strong academic performance and the support provided to its diverse student population, consistently outperforming state averages on various academic measures.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 180 S Livernois Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48307-1840


(248) 726-5400

District: Rochester Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,583 Help


Feeder schools for Rochester High School:

Elementary:    Brooklands Elementary School
    Hamlin Elementary School
    Hampton Elementary School
    Meadow Brook Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  1,671

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Asian:
15.5%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rochester High School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Rochester Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.67. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Rochester High School has the largest high school student body size in the Rochester Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Asian (15.5%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rochester High School is 21. 5 high schools in the Rochester Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rochester High School employs 79.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rochester High School is $13,583, which is the 4th highest among 4 high schools in the Rochester Community School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rochester High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester High School 66th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Rochester High School in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community School District 46th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.90 76th 705 89.2%
2007 88.67 49th 767 93.6%
2008 83.04 110th 750 85.3%
2009 87.12 74th 754 90.2%
2010 88.91 41st 765 94.6%
2011 86.20 61st 784 92.2%
2012 90.43 55th 773 92.9%
2013 91.20 50th 805 93.8%
2014 90.58 51st 799 93.6%
2015 78.11 155th 832 81.4%
2016 82.59 112th 852 86.9%
2017 87.26 76th 835 90.9%
2018 92.83 43rd 824 94.8%
2019 88.63 67th 666 89.9%
2021 78.84 86th 561 84.7%
2022 91.04 50th 531 90.6%
2023 93.74 30th 735 95.9%
2024 88.67 66th 743 91.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 15th 93 83.9%
2019 91.84 2nd 36 94.4%
2022 77.07 10th 32 68.8%
2023 78.36 16th 110 85.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.46 4th 102 96.1%
2019 59.27 11th 27 59.3%
2024 55.79 14th 43 67.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 67th 315 78.7%
2023 73.19 23rd 116 80.2%
2024 50.80 57th 130 56.2%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.42 85th 755 88.7%
2019 77.21 89th 532 83.3%
2021 69.38 92nd 417 77.9%
2022 86.52 41st 369 88.9%
2023 87.61 47th 614 92.3%
2024 81.00 80th 654 87.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.74 39th 710 94.5%
2019 84.56 69th 554 87.5%
2021 78.92 71st 462 84.6%
2022 85.91 58th 416 86.1%
2023 90.73 37th 611 93.9%
2024 88.02 51st 619 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.58 50th 707 92.9%
2019 88.10 54th 543 90.1%
2021 70.95 100th 472 78.8%
2022 91.60 40th 440 90.9%
2023 93.70 32nd 611 94.8%
2024 84.84 74th 633 88.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.56 8th 87 90.8%
2019 69.40 14th 42 66.7%
2021 56.97 23rd 42 45.2%
2022 73.23 10th 31 67.7%
2023 77.86 17th 63 73.0%
2024 62.76 33rd 70 52.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.91 47th 254 81.5%
2019 73.42 32nd 147 78.2%
2023 69.65 36th 170 78.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.01 40th 201 80.1%
2019 87.53 7th 97 92.8%
2021 96.43 1st 64 98.4%
2022 83.59 15th 83 81.9%
2023 78.42 27th 190 85.8%
2024 74.36 45th 195 76.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rochester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.91 53rd 708 92.5%
2019 86.33 71st 582 87.8%
2021 73.84 101st 516 80.4%
2022 88.53 59th 492 88.0%
2023 92.05 38th 647 94.1%
2024 83.26 77th 638 87.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department 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
1988 1776 29 20 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1838
1989 1655 23 26 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1714
1990 1583 26 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1641
1991 1529 28 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1601
1992 1588 27 42 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1669
1993 1578 34 69 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1704
1994 1617 36 74 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1753
1995 1721 40 106 30 8 n/a n/a 0 1905
1996 1721 40 106 30 8 n/a n/a 0 1905
1997 1790 44 113 46 9 n/a n/a 0 2002
1998 1842 49 122 56 6 n/a n/a 0 2075
1999 1918 51 131 46 3 n/a n/a 0 2149
2000 1956 61 156 46 6 n/a n/a 0 2225
2001 1977 78 178 46 3 n/a n/a 0 2282
2002 1868 7 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1894
2003 1868 7 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1894
2004 1635 33 61 28 4 n/a n/a 0 1761
2005 1662 50 77 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1818
2006 1455 107 200 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1816
2007 1429 130 201 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1814
2008 1396 156 213 51 2 n/a n/a 0 1818
2009 1366 161 218 47 4 n/a n/a 0 1796
2010 1283 163 200 37 0 n/a n/a 40 1723
2011 1243 133 192 65 4 0 55 0 1692
2012 1205 158 165 66 5 0 57 0 1656
2013 1168 159 175 76 10 0 53 0 1641
2014 1177 144 182 77 9 1 53 0 1643
2015 1097 131 190 89 10 1 54 0 1572
2016 1098 119 212 93 9 1 51 0 1583
2017 1111 120 244 95 7 1 58 0 1636
2018 1110 107 278 106 3 0 61 0 1665
2019 1125 108 296 116 4 1 67 0 1717
2020 1160 106 279 123 3 1 80 0 1752
2021 1160 107 270 122 3 1 69 0 1732
2022 1178 90 262 121 1 1 59 0 1712
2023 1159 91 255 125 1 2 57 0 1690
2024 1166 81 259 112 1 1 51 0 1671

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
1988 1838 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1714 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 1641 108.0 15.1 0.7
1991 1601 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1669 n/a n/a 1.9
1993 1704 n/a 0.0 1.9
1994 1753 83.5 21.0 1.4
1995 1905 93.2 20.4 1.2
1996 1905 93.2 20.4 1.2
1997 2002 94.0 21.3 0.8
1998 2075 100.0 20.8 0.7
1999 2149 99.0 21.7 0.7
2000 2225 101.4 21.9 1.5
2001 2282 107.2 21.3 2
2002 1894 81.4 23.3 3.7
2003 1894 81.4 23.3 3.7
2004 1761 76.2 23.1 4.4
2005 1818 77.2 23.5 7.9
2006 1816 81.8 22.2 9.6
2007 1814 84.1 21.6 9.9
2008 1818 80.3 22.6 10.2
2009 1796 82.2 21.8 14.7
2010 1723 80.0 21.5 19.5
2011 1692 76.8 22.0 18.1
2012 1656 79.8 20.7 22.6
2013 1641 82.1 19.9 24.8
2014 1643 81.3 20.1 24.5
2015 1572 76.0 20.6 22.9
2016 1583 72.0 21.9 16.1
2017 1636 69.5 23.5 14.1
2018 1665 72.7 22.9 17.2
2019 1717 76.2 22.5 16.8
2020 1752 78.0 22.4 19.9
2021 1732 71.2 24.3 22.1
2022 1712 78.1 21.9 23
2023 1690 74.9 22.5 23
2024 1671 79.4 21.0 18.6

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
1988 1838 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1714 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 1641 108.0 15.1 0.7
1991 1601 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1669 n/a n/a 1.9
1993 1704 n/a 0.0 1.9
1994 1753 83.5 21.0 1.4
1995 1905 93.2 20.4 1.2
1996 1905 93.2 20.4 1.2
1997 2002 94.0 21.3 0.8
1998 2075 100.0 20.8 0.7
1999 2149 99.0 21.7 0.7
2000 2225 101.4 21.9 1.5
2001 2282 107.2 21.3 2
2002 1894 81.4 23.3 3.7
2003 1894 81.4 23.3 3.7
2004 1761 76.2 23.1 4.4
2005 1818 77.2 23.5 7.9
2006 1816 81.8 22.2 9.6
2007 1814 84.1 21.6 9.9
2008 1818 80.3 22.6 10.2
2009 1796 82.2 21.8 14.7
2010 1723 80.0 21.5 19.5
2011 1692 76.8 22.0 18.1
2012 1656 79.8 20.7 22.6
2013 1641 82.1 19.9 24.8
2014 1643 81.3 20.1 24.5
2015 1572 76.0 20.6 22.9
2016 1583 72.0 21.9 16.1
2017 1636 69.5 23.5 14.1
2018 1665 72.7 22.9 17.2
2019 1717 76.2 22.5 16.8
2020 1752 78.0 22.4 19.9
2021 1732 71.2 24.3 22.1
2022 1712 78.1 21.9 23
2023 1690 74.9 22.5 23
2024 1671 79.4 21.0 18.6

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $461 (4.3%) $10,163 (95.7%) $10,624
2020 $359 (3.5%) $9,973 (96.5%) $10,333
2021 $427 (4.0%) $10,376 (96.0%) $10,803
2022 $916 (7.6%) $11,162 (92.4%) $12,078
2023 $973 (7.2%) $12,610 (92.8%) $13,583

Data source: Michigan 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 67th of 666 High schoolsRanks 30th of 735 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Rochester High School)60.862.2
 1.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Rochester Community School District)66.259.2
 7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Rochester High School)72.877
 4.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Rochester Community School District)78.778.1
 0.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rochester High School)60.857.9
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rochester Community School District)67.959.8
 8.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17171690
 1.6%
African American10891
 15.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian296255
 13.9%
Hispanic116125
 7.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White11251159
 3%
Two or More Races6757
 14.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%23%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,671 students attended Rochester High School.

Students at Rochester High School are 70% White, 15% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Yes. Rochester High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Michigan high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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