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#373 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 12% in state

Rochester Adams High School

High School · Rochester Community School District · Rochester Hills, MI

A Rochester Community School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3200 WEST TIENKEN RD, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

  • Math 70% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation51.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$14,929
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Rochester Adams High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

5.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rochester Adams 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average625/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$165,545

Median home value

$522,200

Median rent

$1,645/mo

College educated

72%

Homeownership

93.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
51.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·51 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Van Hoosen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–120.2 mi904Compare →
Oakland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–121.8 mi510Compare →
West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–121.9 mi807Compare →
Rochester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.67–122.4 mi1,671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rochester Community School District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#3 of 22
District spending per student
$14,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rochester Adams High School

Rochester Adams High School is a public high school in Rochester Hills, MI, part of Rochester Community School District, serving approximately 1,539 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rochester Adams High School

What grades does Rochester Adams High School serve?

Rochester Adams High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rochester Adams High School?

Rochester Adams High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,539 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Adams High School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rochester Adams High School rank in MI?

Rochester Adams High School ranks #373 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Rochester Adams High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rochester Adams High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Adams High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Adams High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Rochester Adams High School a charter school?

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

Is Rochester Adams High School a Title I school?

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

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

5.2% of students at Rochester Adams 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 48306)
27,831
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
43.5
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 48306; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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