- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-409 students YoY
Rochester Community High School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-67.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-409 students YoY 180963001576 · Rochester, IN Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 11.8:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Community Middle School (353 students)
Rochester Community High School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-67.0%). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rochester Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rochester Community High School
567 students
- Rochester Comm
Rochester Community Middle School
353 students
- George M Riddl
George M Riddle Elementary School
348 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Rochester Community High School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Community High School compares
Rochester Community High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Rochester Community School Corp reports $14,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~567 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 409.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.