Enrollment
222
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, PA
Rochester High School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422046000712
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester High School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rochester, PA.
School address
District: Rochester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422046000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester High School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester High School
Rochester High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Rochester, Pennsylvania, enrolling 222 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochester Area Sd spends $22,744 per pupil, 27% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Rochester Area Sd also operates Rochester Area El Sch (346 students) and Rochester Ms (181 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 Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$22,744
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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 69.8%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Rochester High School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Area Sd, which includes Rochester High School.
$22,744
Per student
+27%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 56.8%
Federal 12.7%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester High School
How many students attend Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has 222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester High School is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 High School?
83.1% of students at Rochester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Rochester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rochester High School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rochester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Rochester High School a good school?
Rochester High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Area Sd?
Besides Rochester High School, Rochester Area Sd also operates Rochester Area El Sch (346 students) and Rochester Ms (181 students). See the Rochester Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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