Rochester High School in Rochester, WA

At a glance

Reported students

608

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.81

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington high enrollment

69th percentile

Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

507

Rochester High School: 608 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

21.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 631
Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Student–teacher ratio: 17.4:1

What the reported data says about Rochester High School

Rochester High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rochester. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Rochester School District. NCES reports 608 students for 2024–25.

Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Rochester High School

1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7%
Students with disabilities: 13.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 55.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.48
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White58.1%
Hispanic32.2%
Black0.3%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

H.e.a.r.t. High School

High · Grades 09–12

37 reported students

Rochester Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

535 reported students

Grand Mound Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

507 reported students

Rochester Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

488 reported students

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Public schools near Rochester High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Rochester Primary School Elementary · Rochester School District	PK–02	488	0.3 mi
H.e.a.r.t. High School High · Rochester School District	09–12	37	3 mi
Centralia High School High · Centralia School District	09–12	941	5.4 mi
Futurus High School High · Centralia School District	09–12	110	5.9 mi
Tenino High School High · Tenino School District	09–12	383	9.8 mi
Oakville High School High · Oakville School District	06–12	142	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Rochester High School

What grades does Rochester High School serve?

Rochester High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rochester School District.

How many students attend Rochester High School?

Rochester High School reported 608 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 631 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Rochester High School?

The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 608 students and 27.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Rochester High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Rochester High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Rochester High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Rochester High School in?

Rochester High School is part of Rochester School District, based in Rochester, WA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Rochester High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rochester Primary School (0.3 mi), H.e.a.r.t. High School (3 mi), Centralia High School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.