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Rochester Community High School

High School · Rochester Community School Corp · Rochester, IN

A Rochester Community School Corp high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 Zebra Ln Box 108, Rochester, IN 46975

  • Math 14% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.7:1
District spending per student$14,675
Chronic Absenteeism85.1%

Students at Rochester Community High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency14%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
14%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rochester Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,009

Median home value

$151,100

Median rent

$848/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46975; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rochester Community School Corp

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rochester Community High School is listed in Rochester Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rochester Community High School

Rochester Community High School is a public high school in Rochester, IN, part of Rochester Community School Corp, serving approximately 201 students in grades 8th-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rochester Community High School

What grades does Rochester Community High School serve?

Rochester Community High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Rochester Community High School?

Rochester Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community High School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rochester Community High School rank in IN?

Rochester Community High School ranks #1,148 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Rochester Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rochester Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rochester Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Community High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rochester Community High School a charter school?

No, Rochester Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rochester Community High School a Title I school?

No, Rochester Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Community High School?

79.6% of students at Rochester Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 46975)
13,985
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46975; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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