Rochester Community School District

ROCHESTER, Michigan — 22 schools

15,017
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$14,855
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rochester Community School District operates 22 public schools serving 15,017 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 21 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 14,643 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,855 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.3% local, 65.4% state, and 5.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,187 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #639 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (79 AP courses district-wide), a 273.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.1% White, 17.4% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Rochester Community School District school enrollment varies 17× across entities

Rochester Community School District school enrollment ranges from 100 students (lowest) to 1,682 students (highest), a spread of 1,582 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rochester Community School District student-counselor ratio is 273:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Rochester Community School District is typically wider than the Rochester Community School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rochester Community School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Rochester Community School District is typically wider than the Rochester Community School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.3%
Federal
65.4%
State
29.3%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
639 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oakland County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,187
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in Rochester Community School District.

White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 17.4%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 22
Schools with AP
79 AP courses total
273.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rochester Community School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rochester Community School District?

Rochester Community School District has 22 schools, including 21 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 15,017 students.

How much does Rochester Community School District spend per student?

Rochester Community School District spends $14,855 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #639 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Rochester Community School District?

The average teacher salary in Rochester Community School District is $69,187 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rochester Community School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oakland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Rochester Community School District?

Rochester Community School District students are 66.1% White, 17.4% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rochester Community School District?

Rochester Community School District has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #639 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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