Rochester Community School District

Rochester Community School District serves 15,017 students across 22 schools in suburban Oakland County, Michigan. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.3% from the prior year, suggesting relative stability. With 755 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 19.9:1.

Academic performance exceeds state benchmarks significantly. The graduation rate of 96.9% substantially outpaces Michigan's average of 85.5%, while the dropout rate remains low at 0.9%. Chronic absenteeism at 18.6% represents a notable challenge within the district.

The student population reflects suburban demographic patterns. The district is 66.9% White, 17.5% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, and 3.2% Black. Approximately 10.9% of students are economically disadvantaged, 8.9% are English learners, and 12.8% receive special education services.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $227.4 million and per-pupil spending of $15,284.52. This per-pupil expenditure falls below Michigan's state average of $17,165, indicating the district operates with somewhat constrained resources relative to state norms despite its strong academic outcomes. The school configuration includes 13 elementary schools and 8 high schools, supporting the suburban community's educational needs.