Rochester High School

Rochester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Rocket Dr,  Rochester, IL
Rochester Community Unit School District No. 3-A
4.3
3.6
709 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dennis Canny
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
153:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
90.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 111 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 108 Students
Lincoln Land Community College 80 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 74 Students
University of Missouri 62 Students
University of Illinois Springfield 55 Students
University of Kentucky 52 Students
Purdue University 45 Students
University of Iowa 45 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 70 Students
Business 64 Students
Biology 42 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Finance 16 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Communications 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 89 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/30/2024
As a student from Rochester, the school is great. The teachers and how they teach is all so different and great for all types of students. I would say the old problem is other students, but the staff does a well job trying to make sure everyone is treated eith respect.
5.0 Senior
9/9/2024
I love the staff at this school and the involvement in our football and other sports. Academically I think we have wonderful teachers that care about the students. The worst part is somethings to some staff members can be more important than others
4.0 Sophomore
1/16/2024
My high school experience has been pretty good at Rochester High School. I think the best part of my experience has been having teachers who support me and my interests. I think the worst part of my experiences has been the occasional lack of communication between myself and members of staff. Another not great part of this school is the food. Occasionally, the food is great. Other times, not so much.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/22/2024
This used to be a good school district. This district is "small town" thinking. They allow discrimination, and bullying starting with administration, which allows the students to follow in their footsteps. The board supports the superintendent and will not listen to parents and students, so there is...
3.0 parent
8/27/2023
Sending two kids through Rochester. It is a small town school with small town mentality. Lots of nepotism. Many teachers were students at Rochester, most have college from same universities. No place for creative kids. Homework every night. Lots of bullying. Can't wait for them to graduate out of th...
5.0 parent
3/12/2018
I went to Rochester High School and received an excellent education and currently have been a parent with the school district for 3 years now.
5.0 parent
12/14/2010
The entire community of Rochester is top notch. It is clear that the education of our children is top priority in our town. The schools provide a very quality education that is well rounded with academics as well as strong theatre arts and sports. Way to go Rockets!!

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Rochester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rochester, IL, in the Rochester neighborhood, and is served by the Rochester Community Unit School District No. 3-A in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 709 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Rochester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $332,559. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Hope Learning Academy, Grace Baptist, Calvary Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rochester High School.

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