Rochester School District

The Rochester School District in Washington state serves students from 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, including the largest high school, Rochester High School, and the smaller alternative high school, H.E.A.R.T. High School. The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating many families in the area face economic hardship.

Academically, the schools in the district show mixed performance. Rochester High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate but also a higher-than-average dropout rate, and its math proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state averages. In contrast, Grand Mound Elementary has relatively higher English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates. The smaller H.E.A.R.T. High School struggles with a low graduation rate and high dropout rate, indicating the need for targeted interventions to better support this population.

Overall, the data suggests potential equity concerns within the Rochester School District, with variations in academic performance and resource allocation across the schools. Addressing these disparities and implementing strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly in math and for the district's most vulnerable populations, could be an important focus for the district's leadership.