Rock University High

Summary:

Rock University High is a public charter high school located in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 91 students. This school stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the Janesville School District, consistently delivering strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and targeted support for underserved student populations.

Rock University High consistently outperforms the Janesville School District and the state of Wisconsin in academic test scores, with 93.75% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in the Forward Exam/Social Studies, compared to 31.77% for the Janesville School District and 45.08% for the state. The school has also maintained a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five school years, significantly higher than the 94.8% rate at the nearby Parker High School and the 96.6% rate at Craig High School, both traditional public high schools in the Janesville School District. Additionally, Rock University High has had a 0% dropout rate for the past five school years, compared to 0.5% at Parker High and Craig High.

Rock University High's success extends beyond overall academic performance, as the school excels in serving specific student subgroups. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 13th out of 353 Wisconsin high schools for female students and 12th out of 326 high schools for low socioeconomic status students. This targeted support for traditionally underserved populations suggests that Rock University High is effectively addressing the needs of these students, providing a model for other educational institutions to follow.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53546-9458

(608) 743-7425

District: Janesville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,279

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 91

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock University High ranks better than 93.7% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Janesville School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rock University High 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 Rock University High has the smallest high school student body size in the Janesville School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock University High is 15.5. 2 high schools in the Janesville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rock University High employs 5.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock University High is $12,279. 2 high schools in the Janesville School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock University High:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock University High 27^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Rock University High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Janesville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Janesville School District 260^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rock University High

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Rank History for all students at Rock University High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2016	79.45	57^th	408	86.0%
2017	79.78	60^th	410	85.4%
2018	73.48	81^st	410	80.2%
2021	83.31	44^th	390	88.7%
2022	56.98	153^rd	391	60.9%
2023	81.38	58^th	415	86.0%
2024	88.72	27^th	431	93.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock University High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	79.85	24^th	250	90.4%
2024	89.89	12^th	326	96.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Rock University High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	66.36	103^rd	343	70.0%
2023	93.44	11^th	329	96.7%
2024	91.62	13^th	353	96.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Rock University High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	57.71	122^nd	347	64.8%
2023	93.21	13^th	359	96.4%
2024	75.64	63^rd	365	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at Rock University High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.78	94^th	269	65.1%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rock University High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	32	2	2	12	0	0	48
2016	28	4	2	9	0	0	43
2017	30	0	0	7	0	2	39
2018	43	1	0	1	1	2	48
2019	22	0	0	1	1	0	24
2020	58	5	0	7	1	3	74
2021	47	5	0	7	0	4	63
2022	53	4	1	8	0	5	71
2023	68	5	0	12	0	6	91

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 Rock University High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	48	n/a	n/a	47.9
2016	43	1.0	43.0	51.2
2017	39	2.4	16.2	20.5
2018	48	2.4	20.0	25
2019	24	2.5	9.6	37.5
2020	74	3.5	21.1	40.5
2021	63	3.5	18.0	47.6
2022	71	4.3	16.3	39.4
2023	91	5.8	15.5	39.6

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 Rock University High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	48	n/a	n/a	47.9
2016	43	1.0	43.0	51.2
2017	39	2.4	16.2	20.5
2018	48	2.4	20.0	25
2019	24	2.5	9.6	37.5
2020	74	3.5	21.1	40.5
2021	63	3.5	18.0	47.6
2022	71	4.3	16.3	39.4
2023	91	5.8	15.5	39.6

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 Rock University High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,573 (22.3%)	$15,972 (77.7%)	$20,545
2020	$2,233 (21.3%)	$8,231 (78.7%)	$10,464
2021	$323 (2.6%)	$11,956 (97.4%)	$12,279

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock University High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Rock University High)	50	40	10%
10th Grade Science (Janesville School District)	25.4	24.2	1.2%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	24	91	279.2%
African American	0	5
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	12	1100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	68	209.1%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	39.6%	2.1%

Schools Near Rock University High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock University High	Public, Charter	9-12	6004 S County Road G	Janesville	53546	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	No	No	No	(608) 743-7425	91	6	15.5	39.6%	68 (74.7%)	5 (5.5%)	12 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	88.7	27^th of 431 public high schools	93.7%		81.4	58^th of 415 public high schools	86.0%	31	57.1		66.7	93.8	$12,279	$323	$11,956
Turner High	Public	9-12	1231 E Inman Pkwy	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit Turner School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 364-6370	459	31	14.9	36.4%	336 (73.2%)	14 (3.1%)	57 (12.4%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.7%)	35.7	304^th of 431 public high schools	29.5%		32.7	298^th of 415 public high schools	28.2%	6	49.0	32.3	41.7	32.7	$11,880	$586	$11,293
Memorial High	Public	9-12	1225 4th St	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 361-3005	1,417	104	13.6	66.4%	462 (32.6%)	280 (19.8%)	552 (39.0%)	16 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (7.0%)	3.5	422^nd of 431 public high schools	2.1%		5.5	405^th of 415 public high schools	2.4%	17		6.1	10.6	20.4	$13,121	$1,070	$12,051
Beloit Learning Academy	Public	6-12	910 Townline Ave	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 361-2200	195	9	21.6	80.5%	58 (29.7%)	67 (34.4%)	55 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)								(n/a)				0.0	$14,144	$1,735	$12,409
Craig High	Public	9-12	401 S Randall Ave	Janesville	53545	Rock County	Janesville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 743-5200	1,522	112	13.5	37.3%	1,095 (71.9%)	58 (3.8%)	226 (14.8%)	56 (3.7%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (4.9%)	21	375^th of 431 public high schools	13.0%		32.5	301^st of 415 public high schools	27.5%	74	30.9	31.1	33.9	34.0	$12,952	$839	$12,113
Rock River Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	31 W Milwaukee St	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(608) 752-8273	249	16	15.7	78.3%	154 (61.8%)	29 (11.6%)	39 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.0%)								(n/a)				5.3	$10,906	$1,456	$9,450
Parker High	Public	9-12	3125 Mineral Point Ave	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 743-5600	1,250	97	12.8	51.4%	883 (70.6%)	69 (5.5%)	161 (12.9%)	40 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (7.3%)	21.3	372^nd of 431 public high schools	13.7%		15.3	385^th of 415 public high schools	7.2%	13	30.0	33.5	37.8	27.4	$14,641	$923	$13,718
Clinton Senior High	Public	9-12	112 Milwaukee Rd	Clinton	53525	Rock County	Clinton Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 676-2223	355	25	14.3	36.9%	275 (77.5%)	9 (2.5%)	59 (16.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	36.9	297^th of 431 public high schools	31.1%		27.4	325^th of 415 public high schools	21.7%	28	52.4	34.5	42.9	18.6	$13,776	$316	$13,460
Parkview High	Public	9-12	408 W Beloit St	Orfordville	53576	Rock County	Parkview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 879-2994	234	21	11.2	32.1%	210 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	42.2	267^th of 431 public high schools	38.1%		49.8	202^nd of 415 public high schools	51.3%	65	42.2	42.2	35.6	46.2	$8,904	$1,036	$7,867
Parkview Academy of Virtual Education	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	408 W Beloit St	Orfordville	53576	Rock County	Parkview School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(608) 879-2994	18	0	138.4	16.7%	17 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock University High

Is Rock University High a good school?

Yes. Rock University High ranks in the top 6.3% of Wisconsin high schools.

What district is Rock University High in?

Janesville School District

How many students attend Rock University High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 91 students attended Rock University High.

What is the racial makeup of Rock University High?

Students at Rock University High are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

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