Rochester Area High School

Rochester Area High School

Public Elementary, High School | Grade 9-12
540 Reno St,  Rochester, PA
Rochester Area School District
2.9
1.0
210 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
White
65.8%
Black
23.6%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 26 Students
Slippery Rock University 25 Students
University of Pittsburgh 24 Students
Community College of Beaver County 24 Students
Geneva College 19 Students
Penn State Beaver 16 Students
Penn State 15 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15 Students
Duquesne University 14 Students
PennWest California 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Business 12 Students
Education 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Early Childhood Education 4 Students
Computer Programming 4 Students
Health Professions 4 Students
Healthcare Management 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.9 22 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
12/28/2013
I was somewhat prepared for college when I left high school.
3.0 NicheUser
12/28/2013
The scheduling process is easy but more times than not you do not get the classes you originally wanted.
3.0 NicheUser
12/28/2013
I have to say what makes Rochester unique is that you attend school with the same kids from the time you are in kindergarten. You don't switch schools because K-12 is in the same building just different pods.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/19/2022
Biased staff and administration. Everyone is married or in a relationship with one another. Some teachers get money for supplies while others don't. If you cross them, the superintendent, Jane Bovalino, will get revenge. Her posse of sidekick union leaders and principals follow in her footsteps. (So...
1.0 other
4/11/2022
Rochester School District is nothing but a joke. Let me give you a couple of examples:1. You go to school to sit in a computer lab and get taught your courses through a virtual system. It's like cyber school, but you are at a school and not at home and every student has the same password.2. When you...
1.0 other
10/15/2019
People are treated differently depending on who they know or don't know. Some teachers get more privileges than others, just like the students. You can go from one class with updated technology and supplies and see another with no supplies and outdated materials. Some students attack teachers and ge...

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Rochester Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rochester, PA and is served by the Rochester Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 210 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Rochester Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1030. The average home value in this area is $174,994. Discover additional schools in the area, like Beaver Area Senior High School, Freedom Area Senior High School, New Brighton Area High School, and more. Learn more about what Rochester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rochester Area High School.

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