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Rockford High School (Michigan)

Public secondary school in Kent County, Michigan

Summary

Public secondary school in Kent County, Michigan

FieldValue
nameRockford High School
streetaddress4100 Kroes Street
cityRockford
stateMichigan
zipcode49341
countryUnited States
coordinates
superintendentSteven Matthews
ceeb233205
us_nces_school_id263003006588
principalRicky Clark
typePublic high school
districtRockford Public Schools
grades10-12
enrollment1,823 (2023–2024)
teaching_staff91.08 (FTE)
ratio20.02
colorsBlack and orange
nicknameRams
conferenceOttawa-Kent Conference
feeders
website

| M-STEP Advanced = 18.9 / 14.3 | M-STEP Proficient = 30.1 / 31.5 | M-STEP PR Proficient = 14.6 / 40.5 | M-STEP Not Proficient = 36.4 / 13.7

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.

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.

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
  • Basketball (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2003
    • Girls State Champion - 2023
  • Bowling (girls & boys)
  • Competitive cheer (girls)
  • Cross country (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2015
    • Girls state champion - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  • Equestrian*
  • E-sports
  • Football (boys)
    • State champion - 2004, 2005, 2008
  • Golf (girls & boys)
  • Gymnastics (girls)
    • State champion - 1989
  • Ice hockey (boys)
  • Lacrosse (girls & boys)
    • Girls state champion - 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • Powerlifting (girls & boys)***
  • Rowing (girls & boys) Rugby-2022 State Champion
    • Boys National champion - 2016
    • 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
    • Girls state champion - 2017
  • Tennis (girls & boys)
  • Track and field (girls & boys)
    • Girls state champion - 2000, 2003
  • Volleyball (girls)
    • State champion - 2011
  • Water polo** (girls & boys)
    • Boys state champion - 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
    • Girls state champion - 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012
  • Wrestling (boys)
    • State champion - 2007, 2009 *Equestrian events are sanctioned by the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA).

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

***Co-ed Powerlifting is sanctioned by the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association (MHSPLA).

All other events are sanctioned by the MHSAA.

Notable alumni

  • Brent Bookwalter - professional cyclist
  • Ben Braden - NFL player
  • Parker Ehinger - National Football League (NFL) offensive lineman
  • Jason Hartmann - long distance runner
  • Adam Kieft - NFL offensive lineman
  • Dominic Prichard - Chemist
  • Dathan Ritzenhein - long distance runner
  • Joe Staley - NFL offensive tackle
  • Ginger Zee - television meteorologist

References

References

  1. "Search for Public Schools - Rockford High School (263003006588)". [[Institute of Education Sciences]].
  2. "Rockford High School".
  3. "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data.
  4. "High Schools – Rockford Public Schools".
  5. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rockford High School". ed.gov.
  6. "Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com.
  7. "Boys Basketball Yearly Champions".
  8. "Boys Cross Country Team Champions".
  9. "Girls Cross Country Team Champions".
  10. "Football Yearly Champions".
  11. "Girls Gymnastic".
  12. "Girls Lacrosse Yearly Champions".
  13. (31 May 2016). "Rockford boys crew captures first-ever national championship". mlive.com.
  14. "Boys Swimming and Diving Team Champions".
  15. "Girls Track and Field Team Champions".
  16. "Volleyball Yearly Champions".
  17. "Michigan Water Polo Association - Past MWPA State Champions".
  18. "Wrestling Team Champions".
  19. "Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association". miha.org.
  20. MWPA Webmaster. "Michigan Water Polo Association". michiganwaterpolo.com.
  21. MHSPLA Webmaster. "Michigan High School Powerlifting Association". mhspla.com.
  22. "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com.
  23. (2017-05-23). "Cycling great Brent Bookwalter enjoys nostalgic visit to Grand Rapids".
  24. [https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/ben-braden/1390 "Michigan Wolverines"] Profile. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  25. (2016-05-03). "Story details bittersweet NFL draft day for Rockford's Parker Ehinger".
  26. (2012-04-17). "Boston Marathon standout Jason Hartmann from Rockford becomes running rock star (links)".
  27. Chaney, Jeff. (November 15, 2009). "Rockford's Adam Kieft moves on after NFL career gets cut short by knee injury". The Grand Rapids Press.
  28. Chaney, Jeff. (November 15, 2009). "Rockford's Adam Kieft moves on after NFL career gets cut short by knee injury". The Grand Rapids Press.
  29. "Track & Field: Results & Schedules". NBC Universal.
  30. (2020-04-25). "Rockford's Joe Staley announces retirement after 13 seasons with 49ers".
  31. (5 July 2012). "Hall of Fame class of 2012 inductees announced". Rockford Squire.
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