Rochester High School of Rochester, Illinois is a public high school located five miles east of Springfield. As the only high school serving District 3A, Rochester High School accommodates students from Rochester, Buckhart, portions of eastern Springfield, and other surrounding areas.
Serving 296 students in grades 7-8, Rochester Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Jr High School's student population of 296 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Jr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Rochester Jr High School?
296 students attend Rochester Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rochester Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Jr High School?
Rochester Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester Jr High School offer ?
Rochester Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rochester Jr High School part of?
Rochester Jr High School is part of Rochester CUSD 3a School District.
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