Rockford High School (Michigan)

Rockford High School
Address
4100 Kroes Street Rockford , Michigan 49341 United States
Coordinates	43°5′31″N 85°33′53″W
Information
Type	Public high school
School district	Rockford Public Schools
Superintendent	Steven Matthews
CEEB code	233205
NCES School ID	263003006588[1]
Principal	Rob Schneider
Teaching staff	102.36 (FTE) (2021–22)[1]
Grades	10-12
Enrollment	1,818 (2021–22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	17.76 (2021–22)[1]
Color(s)	Black and orange     [2]
Athletics conference	Ottawa-Kent Conference
Nickname	Rams[2]
Feeder schools	North Rockford Middle East Rockford Middle
Website	www.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 Total	1078.2 ( +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 1986 and 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Demographics

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

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

• Brent Bookwalter - professional cyclist[22]
• Ben Braden - NFL player
• Parker Ehinger - National Football League (NFL) offensive lineman[23]
• Jason Hartmann - long distance runner[24]
• Adam Kieft - NFL offensive lineman[25]
• Dathan Ritzenhein - long distance runner[26]
• Joe Staley - NFL offensive tackle[27]
• Ginger Zee - television meteorologist[28]

References

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

External links

• Official website