Rochester High School

www.rochester3a.net

704 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rochester High School, located at 1 Rocket Dr in Rochester, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rochester Community Unit School District 3A. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a strong balance between rigorous academic programming and a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves as a hub for the "Rockets," fostering a school culture deeply rooted in community pride, student engagement, and competitive spirit in both athletics and academics.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rochester High School is noted for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory pathways, vocational training, or workforce readiness. The school provides a variety of clubs, performing arts programs, and athletic teams that encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal interests outside of the classroom. With its focus on supportive faculty-student relationships and a community-oriented environment, the school remains a central point for development and civic involvement in the Rochester area.

704

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	14
Black	12
Asian	13
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
637 (90.5 %)
Two or More
27 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.0 %)
Asian
13 (1.8 %)
Black
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rochester CUSD 3A
Phone:	(217)498-9761
Website:	http://www.rochester3a.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 176

Grade 10 184

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 181