Rochester High School

19800 Carper Rd SW
Rochester, WA 98579

rhs.rochester.wednet.edu/

608 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rochester High School is the sole high school serving the Rochester School District in Thurston County, Washington. Situated on a campus on Carper Road SW, the school is central to the local community, fostering a small-town atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic and extracurricular program for students in grades 9 through 12. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core academic subjects, elective courses, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Rochester High School emphasizes student engagement through an active athletics program, known as the Warriors, and a range of clubs and student organizations. The school is committed to building a supportive culture that focuses on both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing their district website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and information regarding student services to ensure a collaborative educational experience.

608

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochester High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	196
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
353 (58.3%)
Hispanic
196 (32.4%)
Two or More
37 (6.1%)
American Indian
10 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Rochester School District
Phone:	(360)273-5534
Website:	http://rhs.rochester.wednet.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 9 163

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 139

Grade 12 145