River Rouge School District of the City of

District Overview
Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, the River Rouge School District serves as a primary educational anchor based at 1460 Coolidge Highway in River Rouge, Michigan. Operating as an open, traditional public school system across five operational campuses, the district delivers comprehensive academic programming across a complete Pre-K through 12th-grade spectrum. Currently serving a student population of 3,084 learners, the district provides structured educational pathways from early childhood development through high school graduation, cultivating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse community of students.

To support student achievement and holistic growth, the district maintains a robust operational framework backed by nearly 700 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is driven by a teaching force of approximately 220 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by classroom aides and a dedicated support staff of over 460 personnel who oversee student guidance, health, facilities, and administrative services. Reflected in the 2024–2025 federal education dataset, the River Rouge School District demonstrates a strong commitment to wraparound student care and academic opportunity, offering parents, students, and educational researchers a well-resourced public school model in suburban Michigan.
5
Total Schools
3,084
Total Students
220.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Rouge School District of the City of
Demographic Student Count
White426
Hispanic220
Black2,315
Asian7
Two or More106
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    2,315 (75.1%)
  • White
    426 (13.8%)
  • Hispanic
    220 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    106 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in River Rouge School District of the City of
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1
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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:5
Students:3,084*
Teachers (FTE):220.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:14.0
Schools in River Rouge School District of the City of
Found 5 Schools