Rochester Area School District

540 Reno St
Rochester, PA 15074-1240
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rochester Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 749 students in Rochester Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Rochester Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
749 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rochester Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#451 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
38%
49%
55%
55-59%
57%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
66%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,681 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,343 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,681
$23,724
Spending / Student
$27,343
$23,146

Best Rochester Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rochester Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Rochester High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochester Area School District?
Rochester Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 749 students.
What is the rank of Rochester Area School District?
Rochester Area School District is ranked #466 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester Area School District?
66% of Rochester Area School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochester Area School District?
Rochester Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Rochester Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,343 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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