ROCKFORD SECONDARY

482 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rockford Secondary is a public middle and high school located in Rockford, Minnesota, serving students in grades 6–12 as part of the Rockford Area Schools district. The school is known for its relatively small, close-knit campus environment, which allows for a more personalized educational experience. By housing both middle and high school students in one building, the school facilitates a cohesive academic progression, fostering a sense of community that bridges the gap between early adolescence and high school graduation.

Academically, the school emphasizes preparation for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The facility at 7600 County Rd 50 serves as a central hub for the Rockford community, supporting a range of athletic programs, arts, and student organizations. Rockford Secondary is committed to providing a supportive, student-centered atmosphere where faculty focus on developing both the academic achievement and personal character of every learner in the district.

482

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKFORD SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	56
Black	20
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
370 (76.8 %)
Hispanic
56 (11.6 %)
Two or More
29 (6.0 %)
Black
20 (4.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)477-5846
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 120

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 111