Rochester High School
Rochester, WA · Rochester School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
235th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579
(360)273-5534NCES ID 530747002267Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rochester High School 235th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 46th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1989, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 61.0% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 29.7% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 6.7% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1989. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $524K in zip 98579 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Rochester High School
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What school district is Rochester High School in?
Rochester High School is part of the Rochester School District district in Rochester, Washington.
Is Rochester High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rochester High School 235th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rochester High School?
White 61%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 1% (600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rochester High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98579 is $524K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.