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#1939 of 3,192 schools in MI
River Rouge High School
High School · River Rouge School District of the City of · River Rouge, MI
A River Rouge School District of the City of high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1460 W Coolidge Hwy, River Rouge, MI 48218
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Rouge High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Rouge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,683
Median home value
$56,100
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
40%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge Alternative Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Downriver Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Ecorse Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Hope Academic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
River Rouge School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Rouge High School is listed in River Rouge School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Rouge High School
River Rouge High School is a public high school in River Rouge, MI, part of River Rouge School District of the City of, serving approximately 961 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,939 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Rouge High School
What grades does River Rouge High School serve?
River Rouge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has an enrollment of approximately 961 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Rouge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Rouge High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Rouge High School rank in MI?
River Rouge High School ranks #1,939 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is River Rouge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Rouge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 River Rouge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Rouge High School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is River Rouge High School a charter school?
No, River Rouge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Rouge High School a Title I school?
No, River Rouge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Rouge High School?
78.9% of students at River Rouge 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 961
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.3%
- Phone
- (313) 297-9600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48218)
- 7,096
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48218; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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