- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rochester, WA
Rochester High School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530747002267
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA.
School address
District: Rochester School District · Washington
NCES ID 530747002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Rochester High School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530747002267 · Rochester, WA High · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 18.4:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Middle School (535 students)
Rochester High School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rochester High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rochester High School
608 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
535 students
- Grand Mound El
Grand Mound Elementary
507 students
- Rochester Prim
Rochester Primary School
488 students
- H.E.a.R.T. Hig 37
H.E.a.R.T. High School
37 students
What this shows Rochester High School reports 608 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$18,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Rochester High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,440 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Mound Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H.E.a.R.T. High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Rochester
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester High School
How many students attend Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, WA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester High School?
40.3% of students at Rochester High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester High School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Rochester, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA. 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.
What other schools are in Rochester School District?
Besides Rochester High School, Rochester School District also operates Rochester Middle School (535 students), Grand Mound Elementary (507 students), and Rochester Primary School (488 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.