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Rochester Community School District

Michigan · Public School District
22
Schools
14,723
Students
$15,134
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
15.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
98.6%
Graduation Rate
+12.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rochester Community School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 14,723 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,134 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (22)
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hart Middle School06–121,032
John M Schultz Educational Campus09–1255
Reuther Middle School06–12655
Rochester Adams High School07–121,534
Rochester High School07–121,690
Stoney Creek High School06–121,524
Van Hoosen Middle School06–12864
West Middle School06–12843
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rochester Community Schools Virtual CampusKG–12147
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,134Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
29%
State
65.4%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
5.3%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
14,723
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.6%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.6% graduation rate — 12.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rochester Community School District?
Rochester Community School District has 22 public schools, serving a total of 14,723 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rochester Community School District?
The graduation rate is 98.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rochester Community School District spend per student?
Rochester Community School District spends $15,134 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rochester Community School District?
15% of students in Rochester Community School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rochester Community School District?
No, Rochester Community School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rochester Community School District serve?
Rochester Community School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rochester Community School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rochester Community School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.