Rochester High School is a public high school in Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Rochester Area School District. Athletic teams compete as the Rochester Rams in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Serving 227 students in grades 9-12, Rochester High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rochester High School's student population of 227 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Where great things are happening!
School Rankings
Rochester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2498 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
24%
14%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester High School's ranking?
Rochester High School is ranked #2498 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rochester High School often compared to?
Rochester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Brighton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester High School?
The graduation rate of Rochester High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rochester High School?
227 students attend Rochester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rochester High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester High School offer ?
Rochester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rochester High School part of?
Rochester High School is part of Rochester Area School District.
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