Enrollment
987
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · River Rouge, MI
River Rouge High School
Federal NCES profile for River Rouge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262976006555
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Rouge High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in River Rouge · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
River Rouge High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Rouge High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in River Rouge, MI.
School address
District: River Rouge School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262976006555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Rouge High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Rouge High School
River Rouge High School is a high-poverty, large high school in River Rouge, Michigan, enrolling 987 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 53% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.0% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 987 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 293 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 987 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students) and Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (625 students) alongside River Rouge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Rouge High School compares
River Rouge High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
96.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 284 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.2%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, River Rouge High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Rouge School District of the City of, which includes River Rouge High School.
$14,078
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 66.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How River Rouge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Rouge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~987 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Rouge High School
How many students attend River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has 987 students enrolled. It is a high school in River Rouge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Rouge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Rouge High School is 26.7:1, which is 53% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Rouge High School?
84.0% of students at River Rouge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Rouge High School?
The largest demographic group at River Rouge High School is African American at 87.1% of enrollment, in River Rouge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Rouge High School rank among public schools in River Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, River Rouge High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in River Rouge, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Rouge on the city page.
Is River Rouge High School a good school?
River Rouge High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in River Rouge School District of the City of?
Besides River Rouge High School, River Rouge School District of the City of also operates River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students), Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (625 students), and River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn (370 students). See the River Rouge School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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