Rochester Community Schools
Primary and Secondary EducationMichigan, United States1001-5000 Employees
Rochester Community Schools is a public district serving about 15,000 students in the Greater Rochester area, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It covers the full K-12 spectrum through an arrangement of schools that includes one early childhood center, 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and an alternative high school, along with a range of programs such as pre-kindergarten, adult education, and special education for ages 0-26. The district also offers arts and music programs, before- and after-school childcare, and community enrichment initiatives, all supported by a dedicated staff and a strong network of parents. Rochester Community Schools is recognized as a top-three district in Oakland County based on a composite of science, social studies, math, and writing test scores. It reports a 96 percent graduation rate, with 95 percent of graduates advancing to post-secondary education, and its mean SAT score is about 12 percent above the state average and 14 percent above the national average. In recent governance developments, the district appointed new trustees, reflecting ongoing leadership activity within the community.