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#1504 of 2,105 schools in WI
Rock University High
High School · Janesville School District · Janesville, WI
A Janesville School District charter high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
527 S Franklin St, Janesville, WI 53548
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rock University High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 8-year record (2014–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock University High 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Janesville), 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
$74,696
Median home value
$226,600
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53548; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Turner HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| The Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–11 | 5.0 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Arise Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | Not available | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Janesville School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock University High is listed in Janesville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock University High
Rock University High is a public high school in Janesville, WI, part of Janesville School District, serving approximately 98 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,504 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock University High
What grades does Rock University High serve?
Rock University High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock University High?
Rock University High has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock University High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock University High is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock University High rank in WI?
Rock University High ranks #1,504 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Rock University High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock University High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Rock University High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock University High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Rock University High a charter school?
Yes, Rock University High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rock University High a Title I school?
No, Rock University High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock University High?
40.8% of students at Rock University High 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
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (608) 743-7425
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 53548)
- 20,509
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 53548; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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