Rochester Public School District
17,171 Students
47 Schools
District Overview
Situated at 615 7th St SW in Rochester, Minnesota, the Rochester Public School District serves as an active, traditional public school system grounded in a thriving midsize city setting. Managing 47 operational schools across the local metropolitan region, the district delivers a continuous academic pathway for families spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a foundational educational institution in Southeast Minnesota, the district provides comprehensive academic programming designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers, remaining highly accessible to the community through its primary administrative center and online portal at rochesterschools.org.
The district supports a vibrant student body of 17,171 enrolled learners, characterized by a diverse demographic makeup that includes White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. Grade enrollment remains steady throughout the primary and secondary levels, expanding into high school cohorts that feature over 1,600 graduating seniors. To serve this sizeable student population, the district maintains a robust organizational footprint powered by more than 2,300 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 494 instructional aides and over 1,810 support personnel dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and academically enriched learning environment.
The district supports a vibrant student body of 17,171 enrolled learners, characterized by a diverse demographic makeup that includes White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. Grade enrollment remains steady throughout the primary and secondary levels, expanding into high school cohorts that feature over 1,600 graduating seniors. To serve this sizeable student population, the district maintains a robust organizational footprint powered by more than 2,300 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 494 instructional aides and over 1,810 support personnel dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and academically enriched learning environment.
47
Total Schools
17,171
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8,919 |
| Hispanic | 2,320 |
| Black | 2,753 |
| Asian | 1,513 |
| Two or More | 1,586 |
| American Indian | 66 |
| Pacific Islander | 14 |
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White8,919 (51.9%)
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Black2,753 (16.0%)
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Hispanic2,320 (13.5%)
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Two or More1,586 (9.2%)
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Asian1,513 (8.8%)
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American Indian66 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander14 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 19 |
| Middle | 5 |
| High | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 47 |
| Students: | 17,171* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 23.8* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
Schools in Rochester Public School District
Found 51 Schools
High School 12th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
High School 11th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
Other K - 12th
Not reported M - M
High School 5th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School K - 5th
Middle School 6th - 8th