Enrollment
1,682
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester High School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994006573
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester High School ranks #16 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994006573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester High School
Rochester High School is a large combined-grade school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, enrolling 1,682 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 30% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,682 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students) and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students) alongside Rochester 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 High School compares
Rochester 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,682
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
White 68.6%
Asian 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Rochester High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes Rochester High School.
$13,107
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Adams High School | Similar size | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,682 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester High School
How many students attend Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has 1,682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester High School is 22.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester High School?
21.5% of students at Rochester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester High School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 High School rank among schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester High School ranks #16 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.
Is Rochester High School a good school?
Rochester High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Rochester Community School District?
Besides Rochester High School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester Adams High School (1,521 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.
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