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River Rouge High School

Public Grades 9-12

719^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 3% of Michigan high schools

Summary

River Rouge High School is a public high school serving 961 students in grades 9-12 in River Rouge, Michigan, which is part of the River Rouge School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools over the past decade, with academic performance, graduation rates, and attendance rates all significantly below state averages.

River Rouge High School struggles academically, with only 8.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step Science and Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 34.9% and 42.1%, respectively. The school also has a low 4-year graduation rate of 60.3%, well below the state average of 82.8%, and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 60.5%, more than double the state average of 29.5%. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively well, ranking 4th out of 35 Michigan high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

While River Rouge High School faces significant challenges, some nearby schools, such as Cesar Chavez High School and Lincoln Park High School, perform better on standardized tests and have higher graduation rates. Additionally, River Rouge High School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,527 in the 2020-2021 school year to $17,783 in the 2023-2024 school year, though this increased funding has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

987

Students ?

23.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,783

Per pupil spending ?

76.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218-1118

(313) 297-9600

District: River Rouge School District of the City of

Feeder schools for River Rouge High School:

Elementary:	Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
Middle:	CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.1%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2012 → 3rd in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (11% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (86% vs 28% Michigan)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school11%

District avg10%

Michigan avg44%

719^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to bottom 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

590^th of 613River Rouge School District of the City of among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	4.6	719 of 739	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	3.0	738 of 743	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.1	727 of 735	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.7	777 of 824	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.4	722 of 835	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	6.1	772 of 852	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	18.0	672 of 832	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	8.7	720 of 799	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	7.9	755 of 805	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	7.5	742 of 773	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	4.7	754 of 784	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	3.5	754 of 765	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	12.7	646 of 754	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	10.6	660 of 750	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	13.8	645 of 767	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	11.5	619 of 705	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	16.4	175 of 192	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.5	187 of 188	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.5	168 of 170	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	218 of 254	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	84.9	4 of 35	88.6%	★★★★★
2018	35.8	56 of 102	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	2.6	625 of 629	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	2.0	619 of 619	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	1.4	611 of 611	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.7	663 of 710	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	9.5	196 of 203	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.1	176 of 190	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.8	183 of 201	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	4.9	619 of 635	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	3.6	650 of 654	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.3	609 of 614	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.0	696 of 755	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	4.2	612 of 628	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	2.0	631 of 633	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.6	607 of 611	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.6	682 of 707	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2023)89th percentile+87 vs school

African American (2025)9th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)3rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)3rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)3rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing16%-40 vs state

Science9%-26 vs state

Social Studies9%-33 vs state

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Schools Near River Rouge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step Math (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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Rouge High School	Public	9-12	1460 Coolidge Hwy	River Rouge	48218	Wayne County	River Rouge School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 297-9600	987	42	23.6	76.9%	18 (1.8%)	860 (87.1%)	73 (7.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.2%)	4.6	719^th of 739 public high schools	2.7%		3	738^th of 743 public high schools	0.7%	19		15.8					8.7		8.7	$17,783	$3,160	$14,623
Ecorse Community High School	Public	9-12	27385 W Outer Dr	Ecorse	48229	Wayne County	Ecorse Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 294-4700	340	15	22.6	80.3%	28 (8.2%)	255 (75.0%)	50 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	3.8	728^th of 739 public high schools	1.5%		6.1	704^th of 743 public high schools	5.2%	24		14.9					6.8		6.8	$20,993	$1,963	$19,031
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center	Public, Virtual, Magnet	9-12	27225 W Outer Dr	Ecorse	48229	Wayne County	Ecorse Public Schools	No	Yes	Yes	No	(313) 294-4750	47	2	23.5	80.9%	5 (10.6%)	38 (80.9%)	4 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,095	$1,486	$11,609
WAY Academy Vernor Site	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	8701 W Vernor Hwy	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	W-A-Y Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 444-8082	135	2	88.8	84.4%	8 (5.9%)	2 (1.5%)	125 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$12,761	$3,526	$9,235
Cesar Chavez Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1761 Waterman St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Cesar Chavez Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 551-0611	730	37	19.7	97.1%	13 (1.8%)	13 (1.8%)	700 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16.6	608^th of 739 public high schools	17.7%		11.7	656^th of 743 public high schools	11.7%	48		31.6	10.5				17.0		25.1	$12,087	$3,827	$8,260
Academy for Business and Technology High School	Public, Charter	6-12	19625 Wood St	Melvindale	48122	Wayne County	Academy for Business and Technology	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 382-3422	231	20	11.7	98.7%	4 (1.7%)	210 (90.9%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	3.6	730^th of 739 public high schools	1.2%					(n/a)	32.4	10.5		12.5	9.4	21.2		24.2	10.3	$16,147	$3,653	$12,494
Mixter School	Public	12	3301 Electric Ave	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(313) 389-0210	35	22	1.6	57.1%	22 (62.9%)	7 (20.0%)	4 (11.4%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$51,404	$1,626	$49,778
Lincoln Park High School	Public	9-12	1701 Champaign Rd	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(313) 389-0234	1,384	70	19.6	78.5%	391 (28.3%)	208 (15.0%)	695 (50.2%)	15 (1.1%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (4.7%)	15.8	615^th of 739 public high schools	16.8%		19.4	604^th of 743 public high schools	18.7%	11		32.5	7.0				16.9		25.1	$18,771	$2,579	$16,192
Melvindale High School	Public	9-12	4500 Enterprise Dr	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 457-8300	982	42	23.3	79.2%	585 (59.6%)	100 (10.2%)	279 (28.4%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.6%)	15.4	618^th of 739 public high schools	16.4%		13.2	644^th of 743 public high schools	13.3%	26		35.5	6.1				16.7		21.9	$15,124	$1,862	$13,261
Services Metro YouthBuild Learning Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5200 Stecker St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Services YouthBuild Learning Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 945-5200	109	3	36.3	69.7%	0 (0.0%)	83 (76.1%)	26 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$11,987	$293	$11,694

Frequently Asked Questions about River Rouge High School

What schools feed into River Rouge High School?

River Rouge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
Middle : CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy

How many students attend River Rouge High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 987 students attended River Rouge High School.

What is the racial makeup of River Rouge High School?

Students at River Rouge High School are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

What district is River Rouge High School in?

River Rouge School District of the City of

Is River Rouge High School a good school?

River Rouge High School ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Michigan high schools.

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