Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Rocky River High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky River High School's student population of 1,643 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky River High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1878 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky River High School's ranking?
Rocky River High School is ranked #1878 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky River High School often compared to?
Rocky River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mallard Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky River High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky River High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rocky River High School?
1,643 students attend Rocky River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rocky River High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky River High School?
Rocky River High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky River High School offer ?
Rocky River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rocky River High School part of?
Rocky River High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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