Enrollment
567
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, IN
Rochester Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180963001576
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Community High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Community High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Community High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rochester, IN.
School address
District: Rochester Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180963001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Community High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Community High School
Rochester Community High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, Indiana, enrolling 567 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Rochester Community High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Indiana schools and 26% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 567 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 567 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rochester's public schools, it stands alongside Caston Jr-Sr High School (435 students): Rochester Community High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 15.5:1).
Rochester Community School Corp also operates Rochester Community Middle School (353 students) and George M Riddle Elementary School (348 students) alongside Rochester Community 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 Rochester Community High School compares
Rochester Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$14,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Rochester Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School Corp, which includes Rochester Community High School.
$14,191
Per student
+17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 57.9%
Federal 8.7%
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 Rochester Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George M Riddle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Rochester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~567 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester Community High School
How many students attend Rochester Community High School?
Rochester Community High School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community High School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Community High School?
50.2% of students at Rochester Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Community High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Rochester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Community High School?
Rochester Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rochester Community High School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Community High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rochester, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Rochester Community High School a good school?
Rochester Community High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. 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 Rochester Community School Corp?
Besides Rochester Community High School, Rochester Community School Corp also operates Rochester Community Middle School (353 students), George M Riddle Elementary School (348 students), and Columbia Elementary School (325 students). See the Rochester Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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