- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262976006555
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 16/100 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
- 16
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
River Rouge High School held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262976006555 · River Rouge, MI High · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 26.7:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy (841 students)
River Rouge High School held near 961 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
River Rouge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Rouge High School
987 students
- River Rouge Al
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
841 students
- Ann Visger K5
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
625 students
- River Rouge St 370
River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn
370 students
- Cb Sabbath 68 261
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
261 students
What this shows River Rouge High School reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Rouge High School compares
River Rouge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for River Rouge School District of the City of reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~987 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 966 (2022-23) → 961 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.