River Rouge High School

River Rouge High School serves 961 students in grades 9-12 in River Rouge, Michigan. With 49 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this regular public high school. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2556 out of 3204 high schools statewide, placing it in the 20th percentile among Michigan schools.

While there's significant room for academic growth, the school continues to serve its community's educational needs during a challenging period of development. River Rouge High School operates within a community facing economic challenges, where the median household income is $26,435 and the poverty rate reaches 43.8%. Only 8% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, with median home values at $49,400.

These socioeconomic factors create both obstacles and opportunities for the school to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. Despite the academic challenges, River Rouge High School remains an important educational institution for families in this Wayne County community. The school is situated in a large suburban area along West Coolidge Highway, serving as a central gathering place for students from throughout the River Rouge area.

While current test scores at River Rouge High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.