ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Rochester High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rochester Area SD school district, located in Rochester, PA with about 208 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Rochester High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rochester High School, located at 540 Reno Street in Rochester, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rochester Area School District. As a small, community-focused school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its size to foster stronger relationships between students, faculty, and staff.

Beyond traditional academics, Rochester High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the local community. The school promotes student development through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which help instill school spirit and teamwork. By focusing on both rigorous classroom instruction and personal growth, the institution strives to equip its students with the essential skills and values needed to become productive, engaged citizens within the Rochester area and beyond.

For more information, contact Rochester High School at (724) 775-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074-1240
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ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rochester, PA with about 208 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rochester Area SD
Total Students:
208
Teachers:
17.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 208 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.7%
Black or African American
25.0%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.