- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester Adams High School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994006577
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Adams High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Adams High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Adams High School ranks #15 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994006577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Rochester Adams High School held near 1,539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262994006577 · Rochester Hills, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,521 enr · 23.4:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (1,682 students)
Rochester Adams High School held near 1,539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rochester Adams High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
1,682 students
- This school
Rochester Adams High School
1,521 students
- Stoney Creek H
Stoney Creek High School
1,478 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
999 students
- Van Hoosen Mid
Van Hoosen Middle School
906 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
784 students
What this shows Rochester Adams High School reports 1,521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Adams High School compares
Rochester Adams 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 87% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,521 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,521
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Asian 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Rochester Adams High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Rochester Community School District reports $14,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Adams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Adams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Adams High School
How many students attend Rochester Adams High School?
Rochester Adams High School has 1,521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,534 (2022-23) → 1,539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Adams High School is 23.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Adams High School?
6.9% of students at Rochester Adams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Adams High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Adams High School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Adams High School?
Rochester Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rochester Adams High School rank among schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Adams High School ranks #15 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Community School District?
Besides Rochester Adams High School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students), and Hart Middle School (999 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.