Below Average
#2044 of 2,228 schools in WA
H.e.a.r.t. High School
High School · Rochester School District · Rochester, WA
A Rochester School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579
- Math 25% proficient (2014)
- Reading 30% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at H.e.a.r.t. High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2014, reaching 30% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2014 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 4 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H.e.a.r.t. 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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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
$94,284
Median home value
$405,500
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 600 | 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.
Rochester School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
H.e.a.r.t. High School is listed in Rochester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H.e.a.r.t. High School
H.e.a.r.t. High School is a public high school in Rochester, WA, part of Rochester School District, serving approximately 33 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H.e.a.r.t. High School
What grades does H.e.a.r.t. High School serve?
H.e.a.r.t. High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend H.e.a.r.t. High School?
H.e.a.r.t. High School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.e.a.r.t. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at H.e.a.r.t. High School is 33:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H.e.a.r.t. High School rank in WA?
H.e.a.r.t. High School ranks #2,044 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is H.e.a.r.t. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
H.e.a.r.t. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 H.e.a.r.t. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H.e.a.r.t. High School has 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is H.e.a.r.t. High School a charter school?
No, H.e.a.r.t. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H.e.a.r.t. High School a Title I school?
No, H.e.a.r.t. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H.e.a.r.t. High School?
78.8% of students at H.e.a.r.t. 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
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Thurston County
- Phone
- (360) 273-5534
- Area population (ZIP 98579)
- 13,907
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98579; 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 2014 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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