Enrollment
608
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530747002267
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester High School
Rochester High School is a mid-sized high school in Rochester, Washington, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.3% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rochester's high schools, it stands alongside H.E.a.R.T. High School (37 students): Rochester High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 37:1).
Rochester School District also operates Rochester Middle School (535 students) and Grand Mound Elementary (507 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester School District, which includes Rochester High School.
$17,251
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 74.7%
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 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
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~608 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 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochester, WA.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Rochester High School a good school?
Rochester High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 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.
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