High Schools in Rockford Public Schools

Summary:

The Rockford Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Rockford High School and River Valley Academy. While both schools serve grades 9-12, the data reveals a significant disparity in their academic performance and overall quality.

Rockford High School stands out as the clear standout in the district, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Michigan. It boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores that exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, River Valley Academy struggles, with a much lower ranking of 562 out of 739 Michigan high schools and only a 1-star rating.

The data also reveals significant differences in other key metrics, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and free/reduced lunch rates. While both schools have similar graduation and dropout rates, Rockford High School has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 14.1%, compared to 52.5% at River Valley Academy. Additionally, Rockford High School spends significantly less per student ($13,969) than River Valley Academy ($50,547), yet achieves better academic outcomes.

District Detail

350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341-1020

(616) 863-6557

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,440

Primary Schools: 10
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Valley Academy	Public	9-12	350 N Main St	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 863-6324	37	5	7.1	48.6%	30 (81.1%)	1 (2.7%)	4 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	22.3	562^nd of 739 public high schools	24.0%		26.3	539^th of 743 public high schools	27.5%	23			23.1	23.1	$50,547	$753	$49,794
Rockford High School	Public	9-12	4100 Kroes St NE	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 863-6030	1,750	90	19.4	16.2%	1,526 (87.2%)	16 (0.9%)	96 (5.5%)	28 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (4.7%)	95	28^th of 739 public high schools	96.2%		91.9	50^th of 743 public high schools	93.3%	22	81.8	53.9	60.3	65.5	$13,969	$1,232	$12,737

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chandler Woods Charter Academy	4.44 mi	1	2^nd
Northview Public Schools	5.07 mi	8	207^th
Cedar Springs Public Schools	5.52 mi	7
Comstock Park Public Schools	6.16 mi	6	232^nd
Kent Independent School District (Isd)	6.75 mi	12

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.