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ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
46
Schools
16,057
Students
$22,548
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
41.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
88.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 16,057 students across 46 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 5 middle, 14 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,548 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (46)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE06–08731
KELLOGG MIDDLE06–08856
Middle School Right Fit06–0826
RPS Online Middle School06–0873
WILLOW CREEK MIDDLE06–08890
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,548+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
27%
State
63.1%
Local (property tax)
26.9%
Federal
10.0%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
46
Schools
16,057
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.4%
Opportunity Score56/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,548 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 46 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 46 public schools, serving a total of 16,057 students.
What is the graduation rate for ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,548 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
42% of students in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 56/100. 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.