Rockford High School (Michigan)
Rockford High School | |
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4100 Kroes Street , 49341 | |
Coordinates | 43°5′31″N 85°33′53″W / 43.09194°N 85.56472°WCoordinates: 43°5′31″N 85°33′53″W / 43.09194°N 85.56472°W |
Information | |
Type | Public secondary |
Motto | A Tradition Of Excellence |
School district | Rockford Public Schools |
Superintendent | Michael Shibler |
CEEB code | 233205 |
NCES School ID | 263003006588 |
Principal | Tom Hosford |
Teaching staff | 84.19 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
Grades | 10-12 |
Enrollment | 1,835 (2018-19)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 21.80[1] |
Color(s) | Orange and Black |
Athletics conference | Ottawa-Kent Conference |
Nickname | Rams |
Feeder schools | North Rockford Middle East Rockford Middle |
Website | www |
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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.[3]
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.[2]
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[4]
- Basketball (girls & boys)
- Boys state champion - 2003[5]
- Bowling (girls & boys)
- Competitive cheer (girls)
- Cross country (girls & boys)
- Equestrian*
- Football (boys)
- State champion - 2004, 2005, 2008[8]
- Golf (girls & boys)
- Gymnastics (girls)
- State champion - 1989[9]
- Ice hockey (boys)
- Lacrosse (girls & boys)
- Girls state champion - 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 [10]
- Rowing (girls & boys)
- Boys National champion - 2016[11]
- 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[12]
- Tennis (girls & boys)
- Track and field (girls & boys)
- Girls state champion - 2000, 2003[13]
- Volleyball (girls)
- State champion - 2011[14]
- Water polo** (girls & boys)
- Wrestling (boys)
- State champion - 2007, 2009[16]
*Equestrian events are sanctioned by the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA).[17]
**Water polo is sanctioned by the Michigan Water Polo Association (MWPA).[18]
All other events are sanctioned by the MHSAA.[19]
Notable alumni[]
- Brent Bookwalter - professional cyclist[20]
- Ben Braden - NFL player
- Parker Ehinger - National Football League (NFL) offensive lineman[21]
- Jason Hartmann - long distance runner[22]
- Adam Kieft - NFL offensive lineman[23]
- Dathan Ritzenhein - long distance runner[24]
- Joe Staley - NFL offensive tackle[25]
- Ginger Zee - television meteorologist[26]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Rockford High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rockford High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "High Schools – Rockford Public Schools". www.rockfordschools.org. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
- ^ "Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "Boys Basketball Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Boys Cross Country Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Girls Cross Country Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Football Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Girls Gymnastic". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Girls Lacrosse Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Rockford boys crew captures first-ever national championship". mlive.com. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Boys Swimming and Diving Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Girls Track and Field Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Volleyball Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Michigan Water Polo Association - Past MWPA State Champions". michiganwaterpolo.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Wrestling Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association". miha.org. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ MWPA Webmaster. "Michigan Water Polo Association". michiganwaterpolo.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "Cycling great Brent Bookwalter enjoys nostalgic visit to Grand Rapids". mlive. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ "Story details bittersweet NFL draft day for Rockford's Parker Ehinger". mlive. 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ "Boston Marathon standout Jason Hartmann from Rockford becomes running rock star (links)". mlive. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ 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 15 August 2012.
- ^ "Track & Field: Results & Schedules". NBC Universal. Archived from the original on August 7, 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ "Rockford's Joe Staley announces retirement after 13 seasons with 49ers". mlive. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ "Hall of Fame class of 2012 inductees announced". Rockford Squire. Retrieved 29 Sep 2012.
External links[]
Categories:
- Public high schools in Michigan
- Educational institutions established in 1993
- Schools in Kent County, Michigan
- 1993 establishments in Michigan