D
Needs Improvement
45/100

River Rouge High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1460 COOLIDGE HWY, River Rouge, MI 48218
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 3% proficient · 4th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
961
Students
enrolled
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 5th percentile, math 3rd percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−36 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−33 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+14 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%3%reading -19 pts, math -10 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -25 pts, math -19 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1460 COOLIDGE HWY
City River Rouge
ZIP Code 48218
District 2629760
NCES School ID 262976006555
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48218

Understanding the community around River Rouge High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $26,435
Per Capita Income $20,548
Poverty Rate 36.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%
High School or Higher 80.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $49,400
Median Rent $731
Owner-Occupied 50.6%
Renter-Occupied 49.4%
View full data for ZIP 48218 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Rouge High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 86.0%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Two or More Races 3.9%
White 2.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 961
Teachers (FTE) 49.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend River Rouge High School?
River Rouge High School has 961 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does River Rouge High School serve?
River Rouge High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does River Rouge High School receive per student?
River Rouge High School receives $14,577 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Rouge High School in 48218 ▼
Avg Home Value
$83,079
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
49.4%

Other Schools in 48218

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026