Rochester High School

222 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rochester High School, located at 540 Reno Street in Rochester, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rochester Area School District. As a small, community-focused school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its size to foster stronger relationships between students, faculty, and staff.

Beyond traditional academics, Rochester High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the local community. The school promotes student development through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which help instill school spirit and teamwork. By focusing on both rigorous classroom instruction and personal growth, the institution strives to equip its students with the essential skills and values needed to become productive, engaged citizens within the Rochester area and beyond.

222

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	2
Black	44
Asian	2
Two or More	19

White
155 (69.8%)
Black
44 (19.8%)
Two or More
19 (8.6%)
Hispanic
2 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rochester Area SD
Phone:	(724)775-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 67