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What do students at Rochester High School actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
1,682
High
DISTRICT 1,022 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262994006573
Rochester High School
180 S LIVERNOIS RD, ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307 · (248) 726-5400 · Oakland County
GRADES 07–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,682 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
73 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.8:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
266 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 416 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 418 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 406 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 442 | 26% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Rochester High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School this school | 1,682 | 15.8% | N/A |
| Plymouth High School CANTON | 1,816 | 17.3% | N/A |
| Canton High School CANTON | 1,899 | 19.9% | N/A |
| Salem High School CANTON | 1,871 | 19.3% | N/A |
| Pioneer High School ANN ARBOR | 1,671 | 20.8% | N/A |
| Rochester Adams High School ROCHESTER HILLS | 1,521 | 4.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rochester High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Oakland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,682 | #28 of 844 | #4 of 76 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.1:1 | #505 of 548 | #43 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.4% | #135 of 550 | #20 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 15.8% | #616 of 654 | #44 of 57 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.0% | #114 of 126 | #8 of 11 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,682
-50 (-3%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 1,601
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 24.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,682 | 72.7 | 23.1:1 | 16% (266) |
| 2023-24 | 1,671 | 79.5 | 21.0:1 | 19% (310) |
| 2022-23 | 1,690 | 75 | 22.6:1 | 23% (388) |
| 2020-21 | 1,732 | 71 | 24.4:1 | 22% (383) |
| 2017-18 | 1,665 | 72.7 | 22.9:1 | 17% (286) |
| 2015-16 | 1,583 | 71 | 22.3:1 | 16% (255) |
| 2010-11 | 1,692 | 76 | 22.3:1 | 18% (307) |
| 2000-01 | 2,282 | 107 | 21.3:1 | 2% (45) |
| 1990-91 | 1,601 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rochester High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (1,665 to 1,682); teachers unchanged (72.7 to 72.7).
About Rochester High School
Families in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, are served by Rochester High School, a high-enrollment high school. Grades offered run from 7 through 12, with 1,682 students enrolled. The average among high schools in Michigan is roughly 460 students; this school is 266% bigger than that.
Rochester Community School District serves 14,592 students across 22 schools.
At 69%, White students outnumber all other groups at Rochester High School combined. It is also 17% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. That is close to the 69% White share among all Oakland County residents. By the diversity index, Rochester High School comes in at 49%.
With 72.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Rochester High School was 23.1:1. Among high schools in Michigan, the typical ratio is 21.6:1. Rochester High School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 16%. The average for public schools in Oakland County is 32%.
Oakland County census figures show that median household income is about $97,760, roughly 51% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Rochester High School is among the 345 public schools in Oakland County.
The closest other public school is McGregor Elementary School, about 0.4 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Rochester High School as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was 1,732 in 2020-21 and 1,682 in 2024-25, a decrease of 50 students. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 24.4:1 to 23.1:1.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Oakland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,279,825
Census ACS
Median income
$97,760
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
345
169,926 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rochester Community School District
- Rochester Adams High SchoolHigh · 1,521 students
- Stoney Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,478 students
- Hart Middle SchoolHigh · 999 students
- Van Hoosen Middle SchoolHigh · 906 students
- West Middle SchoolHigh · 784 students
- Reuther Middle SchoolHigh · 706 students
Other schools in ROCHESTER HILLS
- Rochester Adams High SchoolHigh · 1,521 students
- Stoney Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,478 students
- Hart Middle SchoolHigh · 999 students
- Van Hoosen Middle SchoolHigh · 906 students
- West Middle SchoolHigh · 784 students
- Reuther Middle SchoolHigh · 706 students
Other Rochester High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Rochester High. Rochester High School is the largest of the 4.
- Rochester High SchoolRochester, IL · 692 students
- Rochester High SchoolRochester, WA · 608 students
- Rochester High SchoolRochester, PA · 222 students
Nearby schools
- McGregor Elementary School0.4 mi · 443
- Long Meadow Elementary School0.6 mi · 528
- University Hills Elem School0.8 mi · 379
- West Middle School1.0 mi · 784
- Meadow Brook Elementary School1.4 mi · 428
- North Hill Elementary School1.5 mi · 512
Frequently asked questions
About Rochester High SchoolHow many students attend Rochester High School?
Rochester High School enrolls approximately 1,682 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Rochester High School serve?
Rochester High School serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Rochester High School?
Approximately 23.1:1 students per teacher at Rochester High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rochester High School?
At Rochester High School, the student body is approximately 69% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, 17% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Rochester High School?
Rochester High School is overseen by Rochester Community School District in Oakland County.
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