River Rouge High School

River Rouge School District of the City of

www.resa.net/riverrouge

987 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Rouge High School, located at 1460 W Coolidge Hwy in River Rouge, Michigan, serves as a central pillar of the local community. Operating as part of the River Rouge School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and college and career readiness for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive educational environment that encourages students to pursue excellence while preparing them for the challenges of life after graduation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, River Rouge High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its successful athletic department, which often serves as a significant source of community pride. The school leverages resources through its partnership with the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) to enhance student learning opportunities. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and holistic student engagement, the high school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens.

987

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Rouge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	73
Black	860
Asian	3
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Black
860 (87.1%)
Hispanic
73 (7.4%)
Two or More
32 (3.2%)
White
18 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Rouge School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)297-9600
Website:	http://www.resa.net/riverrouge
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	744
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 252

Grade 10 273

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 200