Rochester High School is a public high school in Rochester, Washington. It is part of the Rochester School District and serves a rural area of Thurston County. The main building is around 66,000 square feet.
Serving 608 students in grades 9-12, Rochester High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rochester High School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Rochester High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
32%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester High School's ranking?
Rochester High School is ranked #877 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rochester High School often compared to?
Rochester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rainier Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rochester High School?
The graduation rate of Rochester High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rochester High School?
608 students attend Rochester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rochester High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester High School?
Rochester High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rochester High School offer ?
Rochester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester High School part of?
Rochester High School is part of Rochester School District.
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