- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rochester High School held near 1,671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 79.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262994006573 · Rochester Hills, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,682 enr · 22.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students)
Rochester High School held near 1,671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 79.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rochester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rochester High School
1,682 students
- Rochester Adam
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 High School reports 1,682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester High School compares
Rochester 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,478
- 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 (~1,682 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,690 (2022-23) → 1,671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.