Rockford High School (Michigan)

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Coordinates: 43°5′31″N 85°33′53″W / 43.09194°N 85.56472°W / 43.09194; -85.56472
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Rockford High School
Address
Map
4100 Kroes Street

Rockford
,
Michigan
49341

United States
Coordinates43°5′31″N 85°33′53″W / 43.09194°N 85.56472°W / 43.09194; -85.56472
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoA Tradition Of Excellence
School districtRockford Public Schools
SuperintendentSteven Matthews
CEEB code233205
NCES School ID263003006588[1]
PrincipalTom Hosford
Teaching staff102.36 (FTE) (2021–22)[1]
Grades10-12
Enrollment1,818 (2021–22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.76 (2021–22)[1]
Color(s)Black and orange     [2]
Athletics conferenceOttawa-Kent Conference
NicknameRams[2]
Feeder schools
  • North Rockford Middle
  • East Rockford Middle
Websitewww.rockfordschools.org/high-schools/rockford-high/
Student assessments
2021–22 school
year[3]
Change vs.
prior year[3]
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates
(Science / Social Studies)
Advanced %18.9 / 14.3
Proficient %30.1 / 31.5
PR. Proficient %14.6 / 40.5
Not Proficient %36.4 / 13.7
Average test scores
SAT Total1078.2
(Increase +18.3)

Rockford High School in Rockford, Michigan services grades 10-12 for the Rockford Public Schools. The freshman center is next door at 4500 Kroes Street. The current high school was built in 1992.[4]

The Rockford Marching Band, the largest competitive band in the state of Michigan, Performed at the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Demographics[edit]

The demographic breakdown of the 1,878 students enrolled in 2013-14 was:

  • Male - 52.3%
  • Female - 47.7%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.1%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.8%
  • Black - 0.8%
  • Hispanic - 3.2%
  • White - 91.3%
  • Multiracial - 2.8%

8.5% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[5]

Athletics[edit]

The Rockford Rams compete in the Ottawa-Kent Conference. The school colors are orange and black. The following sports are offered:

  • Baseball (boys)
    • State champion - 2011[6]
  • Basketball (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2003[7]
  • Bowling (girls & boys)
  • Competitive cheer (girls)
  • Cross country (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2015[8]
    • Girls state champion - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002[9]
  • Equestrian*
  • E-sports
  • Football (boys)
    • State champion - 2004, 2005, 2008[10]
  • Golf (girls & boys)
  • Gymnastics (girls)
    • State champion - 1989[11]
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Lacrosse (girls & boys)
    • Girls state champion - 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 [12]
  • Rowing (girls & boys)

Rugby-2022 State Champion

    • Boys National champion - 2016[13]
    • Girls State champion - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018
  • Skiing (girls & boys)
  • Soccer (girls & boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swimming and diving (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2001[14]
    • Girls state champion - 2017
  • Tennis (girls & boys)
  • Track and field (girls & boys)
    • Girls state champion - 2000, 2003[15]
  • Volleyball (girls)
    • State champion - 2011[16]
  • Water polo** (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017[17]
    • Girls state champion - 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012[17]
  • Wrestling (boys)
    • State champion - 2007, 2009[18]

*Equestrian events are sanctioned by the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA).[19]

**Water polo is sanctioned by the Michigan Water Polo Association (MWPA).[20]

All other events are sanctioned by the MHSAA.[21]

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Rockford High School (263003006588)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Rockford High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  3. ^ a b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  4. ^ "High Schools – Rockford Public Schools". www.rockfordschools.org. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  5. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rockford High School". ed.gov. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ "Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Boys Basketball Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Boys Cross Country Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Girls Cross Country Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  10. ^ "Football Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Girls Gymnastic". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  12. ^ "Girls Lacrosse Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  13. ^ "Rockford boys crew captures first-ever national championship". mlive.com. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  14. ^ "Boys Swimming and Diving Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  15. ^ "Girls Track and Field Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  16. ^ "Volleyball Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  17. ^ a b "Michigan Water Polo Association - Past MWPA State Champions". michiganwaterpolo.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  18. ^ "Wrestling Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  19. ^ "Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association". miha.org. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  20. ^ MWPA Webmaster. "Michigan Water Polo Association". michiganwaterpolo.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  21. ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  22. ^ "Cycling great Brent Bookwalter enjoys nostalgic visit to Grand Rapids". mlive. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  23. ^ "Story details bittersweet NFL draft day for Rockford's Parker Ehinger". mlive. 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  24. ^ "Boston Marathon standout Jason Hartmann from Rockford becomes running rock star (links)". mlive. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  25. ^ Chaney, Jeff (November 15, 2009). "Rockford's Adam Kieft moves on after NFL career gets cut short by knee injury". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  26. ^ "Track & Field: Results & Schedules". NBC Universal. Archived from the original on August 7, 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  27. ^ "Rockford's Joe Staley announces retirement after 13 seasons with 49ers". mlive. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  28. ^ "Hall of Fame class of 2012 inductees announced". Rockford Squire. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 29 Sep 2012.

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