Rochester High School
- Public
- ROCHESTER, IL
Public School
Rochester High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ROCHESTER, IL
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 91 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Rochester High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
37%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1210
67 responses
Average ACT
27
156 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$105,140
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,078
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$207,900
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responsesPoll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
767
Free or Reduced Lunch
11%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
No data available
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$47,993
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.5%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,135 / year
National
$12,23988%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rochester High School Reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 91 reviews
I have gone to Rochester High School since I was in kindergarten. My four older sisters before me also all went here along with my grandpa and dad. This school has prepared me for my future in college academically. They offer many college-level classes directly through the school and where students go to Lincoln Land Community College and take classes. The teachers are great at getting students excited about classes and learning. The athletics all around are good. This school is very competitive and pushes to be the best while keeping in mind the students and their academics. The fine arts program is also fantastic with a great choir, band, madrigals, and spring musical. Overall the past four years at this school have been a great experience that I will never forget and will always appreciate.
The offerings Rochester High School had on me made me a successful college student. I was offered multiple college courses and the teachers were knowledgable about the topics. On the other hand, the cafeteria was outstanding. We were able to choose different foods every day! We could choose from sub sandwiches, salad, French fries, fried food, ice cream, etc! Our sport teams were also very athletic. Our football team won eight state championships in the last decade! Our sporting facilities are all updated as well. As I went to school everyday I didn't have to worry about the safety in our school. Because of the recent school shootings around the world, we kept an officer on site of the campus at all times. I felt completely safe every day at school and I felt that the environment of the school was very pleasing and made students eager to learn.
Rochester is the school where students thrive or become lost. For most students, by the end of their graduating year their peers have been with them since Kindergarten. With this comes advantages; such as close and personal friendships, no strangers, and close teacher interactions; but disadvantages include no privacy, outside connections, and teenagers that know every person's dislikes and peeves. Overall, most teachers are kind, compassionate, and extremely intelligent people. I have only experiences a handful of teachers where respect was not reciprocated. As for the staff, I feel they did as much as possible to allow students to find themselves and where they belong. Nearly every resource was made available and helped each student find their particular group. At the end of graduation, Rochester High School prepared their graduates for a future education and life.