Serving 966 students in grades 9-12, River Rouge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Rouge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
River Rouge High School's student population of 966 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Rouge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Rouge High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3050 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
87%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Rouge High School's ranking?
River Rouge High School is ranked #3050 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are River Rouge High School often compared to?
River Rouge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Rouge High School?
The graduation rate of River Rouge High School is 85%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend River Rouge High School?
966 students attend River Rouge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of River Rouge High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Rouge High School offer ?
River Rouge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Rouge High School part of?
River Rouge High School is part of River Rouge School District Of The City Of.
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