Rockford High School Freshman Center

4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rockford High School Freshman Center serves 597 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rockford High School Freshman Center's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rockford High School Freshman Center is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rockford High School Freshman Center often compared to?
Rockford High School Freshman Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Rockford High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rockford High School Freshman Center?
597 students attend Rockford High School Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rockford High School Freshman Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockford High School Freshman Center?
Rockford High School Freshman Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockford High School Freshman Center offer ?
Rockford High School Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockford High School Freshman Center part of?
Rockford High School Freshman Center is part of Rockford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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