Excellent
#286 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 8% in state
Rocky River High School
High School · Rocky River City · Rocky River, OH
A Rocky River City high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20951 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
- Math 82% proficient (2021)
- Reading 91% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rocky River High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 87% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky River High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky River), 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
$93,532
Median home value
$327,600
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnificat High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Lutheran High School WestPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Westside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| St Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 682 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rocky River City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky River High School is listed in Rocky River City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky River High School
Rocky River High School is a public high school in Rocky River, OH, part of Rocky River City, serving approximately 825 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Rocky River High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky River High School
What grades does Rocky River High School serve?
Rocky River High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rocky River High School?
Rocky River High School has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky River High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky River High School rank in OH?
Rocky River High School ranks #286 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Rocky River High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Rocky River High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky River High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rocky River High School a charter school?
No, Rocky River High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky River High School a Title I school?
No, Rocky River High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky River High School?
14.4% of students at Rocky River 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
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (440) 356-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44116)
- 21,527
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 44116; 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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