Rockford High School

Summary:

Rockford High School is a public high school located in Rockford, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,819 students. The school is part of the Rockford Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockford High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 100 high schools in Michigan for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 50th out of 743 Michigan high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.1% to 97.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. Rockford High School students also consistently outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of minority students, with 87.25% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, and has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.1% in 2018-2019 to 26.0% in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby schools, Rockford High School significantly outperforms River Valley Academy, which is also part of the Rockford Public Schools district, with lower academic performance, a much lower graduation rate (40%), and higher chronic absenteeism (75%). Additionally, Rockford High School's academic performance and graduation rates are notably higher than the nearby Comstock Park Public Schools district, which has a lower district ranking and lower test scores across the board.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4100 Kroes St NE
       Rockford, MI  49341-9295


(616) 863-6030

District: Rockford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,359 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  1,819

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rockford High School ranks better than 93.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rockford 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 Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockford High School is 18.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockford High School is $13,359.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford High School 50th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Rockford High School in the ranking list.)

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Rockford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford Public Schools 41st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockford High School

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Rank History for all students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.76 89th 705 87.4%
2007 88.92 47th 767 93.9%
2008 90.49 38th 750 94.9%
2009 91.42 33rd 754 95.6%
2010 88.63 43rd 765 94.4%
2011 91.75 16th 784 98.0%
2012 91.94 45th 773 94.2%
2013 87.82 80th 805 90.1%
2014 89.52 57th 799 92.9%
2015 82.76 122nd 832 85.3%
2016 91.60 50th 852 94.1%
2017 92.21 43rd 835 94.9%
2018 84.01 108th 824 86.9%
2019 91.10 52nd 666 92.2%
2021 75.23 100th 561 82.2%
2022 94.06 40th 531 92.5%
2023 84.56 89th 735 87.9%
2024 91.87 50th 743 93.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.25 20th 93 78.5%
2019 75.34 8th 36 77.8%
2021 75.26 6th 24 75.0%
2022 69.54 11th 32 65.6%
2023 60.77 41st 110 62.7%
2024 78.79 20th 105 81.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.52 257th 315 18.4%
2023 21.30 93rd 116 19.8%
2024 63.71 36th 130 72.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.43 77th 755 89.8%
2019 86.64 50th 532 90.6%
2021 82.76 49th 417 88.2%
2022 83.60 54th 369 85.4%
2023 76.07 103rd 614 83.2%
2024 88.88 42nd 654 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.37 110th 710 84.5%
2019 87.38 54th 554 90.3%
2021 69.75 104th 462 77.5%
2022 92.55 27th 416 93.5%
2023 82.20 78th 611 87.2%
2024 89.66 46th 619 92.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.96 98th 707 86.1%
2019 91.42 42nd 543 92.3%
2021 70.96 99th 472 79.0%
2022 93.21 35th 440 92.0%
2023 81.36 94th 611 84.6%
2024 90.42 48th 633 92.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.23 66th 87 24.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.72 50th 201 75.1%
2019 85.85 10th 97 89.7%
2021 60.85 23rd 64 64.1%
2022 92.34 7th 83 91.6%
2023 52.53 83rd 190 56.3%
2024 91.45 12th 195 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rockford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.94 123rd 708 82.6%
2019 89.13 53rd 582 90.9%
2021 71.57 110th 516 78.7%
2022 92.96 34th 492 93.1%
2023 81.00 100th 647 84.5%
2024 88.80 54th 638 91.5%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)
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by a student
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Open Quote Unless your child was born and raised in the Rockford school district, don't expect anyone to pay attention to them. The kids are very snobby and downright mean. Full of cliques and rich kids who think anyone and everyone who has anything less then them are not worth taking to. There are way too many kids and the class sizes are enormous. Teachers pick favorites and don't pay attention to the other students. I switched to Rockford in 6th grade and after 4 years of it, I had to switch to another nearby school just to get away from it. I would never send my child to a school like this one. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, July 22, 2011

Open Quote I loved my time spent at Rockford. Close Quote


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Monday, May 17, 2010

Open Quote Best thing since sliced bread. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Open Quote needs more Diversity! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rockford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1328 2 13 8 3 n/a n/a -5 1349
1989 1329 5 17 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1358
1990 1350 6 16 6 3 n/a n/a -1 1380
1991 1366 4 12 5 5 n/a n/a 30 1422
1992 1450 3 13 11 5 n/a n/a 0 1482
1993 1536 5 11 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1565
1994 1574 3 21 16 10 n/a n/a 0 1624
1995 1757 6 17 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1798
1996 1757 6 17 12 6 n/a n/a 0 1798
1997 1843 6 18 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1884
1998 1962 5 18 16 6 n/a n/a 0 2007
1999 2108 9 18 14 6 n/a n/a 0 2155
2000 2215 9 23 20 5 n/a n/a 0 2272
2001 1679 13 21 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1736
2002 1720 15 23 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1786
2003 1720 15 23 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1786
2004 1719 12 27 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1785
2005 1722 5 19 11 1 n/a n/a 26 1784
2006 1675 4 11 10 0 n/a n/a 24 1724
2007 1761 6 10 11 2 n/a n/a 31 1821
2008 1788 7 13 10 2 n/a n/a 39 1859
2009 1849 14 16 15 3 n/a n/a 53 1950
2010 1819 18 20 20 0 n/a n/a 49 1926
2011 1778 19 16 42 1 0 18 0 1874
2012 1734 14 16 59 3 1 52 0 1879
2013 1692 13 19 60 3 1 54 0 1842
2014 1714 15 32 61 2 1 53 0 1878
2015 1730 12 41 80 2 0 63 0 1928
2016 1703 10 46 75 1 0 69 0 1904
2017 1661 7 45 82 0 1 73 0 1869
2018 1601 11 48 86 0 0 73 0 1819
2019 1604 8 52 89 1 0 81 0 1835
2020 1567 9 46 88 2 0 83 0 1795
2021 1602 9 40 97 2 0 78 0 1828
2022 1606 8 30 94 2 0 78 0 1818
2023 1587 11 28 113 3 1 76 0 1819

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 Rockford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1349 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1358 n/a n/a 1
1990 1380 74.0 18.6 1.1
1991 1422 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1482 n/a n/a 2.4
1993 1565 n/a 0.0 2
1994 1624 82.0 19.8 1.8
1995 1798 79.5 22.6 2
1996 1798 79.5 22.6 2
1997 1884 85.0 22.2 2.4
1998 2007 96.0 20.9 1.9
1999 2155 98.0 22.0 1.3
2000 2272 106.9 21.3 1.5
2001 1736 90.2 19.2 2.4
2002 1786 85.3 20.9 1.8
2003 1786 85.3 20.9 1.8
2004 1785 79.8 22.4 2.8
2005 1784 80.1 22.3 4.9
2006 1724 82.6 20.9 4.4
2007 1821 85.0 21.4 5.4
2008 1859 99.1 18.8 8.5
2009 1950 106.6 18.3 9.4
2010 1926 104.8 18.3 14.4
2011 1874 96.5 19.4 16.3
2012 1879 92.3 20.3 11.7
2013 1842 85.5 21.5 14.7
2014 1878 88.5 21.1 8.5
2015 1928 84.0 22.9 12.1
2016 1904 83.0 22.9 10.6
2017 1869 84.3 22.1 9.6
2018 1819 83.3 21.8 10.9
2019 1835 84.1 21.7 13.7
2020 1795 86.1 20.8 14
2021 1828 90.8 20.1 15.1
2022 1818 102.3 17.7 11.4
2023 1819 96.0 18.9 14

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 Rockford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1349 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1358 n/a n/a 1
1990 1380 74.0 18.6 1.1
1991 1422 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1482 n/a n/a 2.4
1993 1565 n/a 0.0 2
1994 1624 82.0 19.8 1.8
1995 1798 79.5 22.6 2
1996 1798 79.5 22.6 2
1997 1884 85.0 22.2 2.4
1998 2007 96.0 20.9 1.9
1999 2155 98.0 22.0 1.3
2000 2272 106.9 21.3 1.5
2001 1736 90.2 19.2 2.4
2002 1786 85.3 20.9 1.8
2003 1786 85.3 20.9 1.8
2004 1785 79.8 22.4 2.8
2005 1784 80.1 22.3 4.9
2006 1724 82.6 20.9 4.4
2007 1821 85.0 21.4 5.4
2008 1859 99.1 18.8 8.5
2009 1950 106.6 18.3 9.4
2010 1926 104.8 18.3 14.4
2011 1874 96.5 19.4 16.3
2012 1879 92.3 20.3 11.7
2013 1842 85.5 21.5 14.7
2014 1878 88.5 21.1 8.5
2015 1928 84.0 22.9 12.1
2016 1904 83.0 22.9 10.6
2017 1869 84.3 22.1 9.6
2018 1819 83.3 21.8 10.9
2019 1835 84.1 21.7 13.7
2020 1795 86.1 20.8 14
2021 1828 90.8 20.1 15.1
2022 1818 102.3 17.7 11.4
2023 1819 96.0 18.9 14

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 Rockford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $441 (4.5%) $9,359 (95.5%) $9,800
2020 $392 (3.9%) $9,780 (96.1%) $10,172
2021 $690 (6.7%) $9,646 (93.3%) $10,336
2022 $594 (5.2%) $10,858 (94.8%) $11,452
2023 $628 (4.7%) $12,730 (95.3%) $13,358

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockford 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 52nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 89th of 735 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Rockford High School)66.246.2
 20%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Rockford Public Schools)64.345.8
 18.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Rockford High School)77.971.1
 6.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Rockford Public Schools)76.870.1
 6.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rockford High School)56.550.5
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rockford Public Schools)54.849.2
 5.6%
   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 Students18351819
 0.9%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian5228
 46.2%
Hispanic89113
 27%
Pacific Islander01
White16041587
 1.1%
Two or More Races8176
 6.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%14%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,819 students attended Rockford High School.

Yes. Rockford High School ranks in the top 6.7% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Rockford High School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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