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#740 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 23% in state

Rockford High School

High School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI

A high school in Rockford, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4100 KROES ST NE, Rockford, MI 49341

  • Math 46% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation24.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$13,821
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Rockford High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency46%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 59% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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

14.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rockford 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated922/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), 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

$112,932

Median home value

$347,700

Median rent

$1,251/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·41 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
Rockford HS Freshman CenterEnrollment path unverified4.990.4 mi558Compare →
River Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.69–122.5 mi40Compare →
Northview Next Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.6 mi101Compare →
Northview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.3 mi1,060Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rockford Public Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#12 of 14
District spending per student
$13,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rockford High School is listed in Rockford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rockford High School

Rockford High School is a public high school in Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 1,823 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rockford High School

What grades does Rockford High School serve?

Rockford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rockford High School?

Rockford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,823 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rockford High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rockford High School rank in MI?

Rockford High School ranks #740 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Rockford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rockford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Rockford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockford High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Rockford High School a charter school?

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

Is Rockford High School a Title I school?

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

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

14.1% of students at Rockford 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
1,823
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 49341)
39,680
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 49341; 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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