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~~{{Infobox Secondary school~~

~~| established = 1955~~

{{Infobox school

~~| students = 1794~~

|name = Rochester High School

~~| grades = 9–12~~

|type = [[public school (government funded)|Public]] [[high school]]

~~| principal = Matthew Sass| type = Public secondary~~

| ~~mascot~~logo = ~~Falcons~~

|image =

~~| colors = [[Falcon Blue]] and White~~

|streetaddress = 1361 Walton Blvd

~~| affiliation = [[Rochester Community Schools]]~~

| city = [[Rochester Hills, Michigan|Rochester Hills]]

| state = [[Michigan]]

|zipcode = 48309

~~| country = [[United States|USA]]~~

|country = [[United States]]

~~| website = [http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/index.asp?school=25&name=Rochester%20High%20School]~~

|coordinates = {{Coord|42.679|-83.155|type:edu_region:US-MI|display=inline,title}}

|established = 1883, 1955

|district = [[Rochester Community Schools (Michigan)|Rochester Community Schools]]

|principal = Josh Wrinkle<ref>{{cite web |url= https://rhs.rochester.k12.mi.us/about/principals-page |title= Principal's Page – Rochester High School |access-date= July 20, 2021 }}</ref>

|grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]

|enrollment = 1,690 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2629940&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=262994006573|title=Rochester High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=June 28, 2024}}</ref>

|teaching_staff = 74.95 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>

|ratio = 22.55<ref name=NCES/>

|nickname = Falcons

|newspaper = The Talon

|website = [https://rhs.rochester.k12.mi.us Rochester High School]

|imagesize =

|colors = Blue and White {{color box|#000083}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}}

}}

~~'''Rochester High School''' is located in [[Rochester Hills, Michigan]] and is part of the [[Rochester Community Schools]]. It was established in 1955.~~

{{Infobox High school student assessments in Michigan

| year = 2021–22

| M-STEP Advanced = 14.8 / 17.3

| M-STEP Proficient = 29.1 / 35.3

| M-STEP PR Proficient = 15.8 / 37.6

| M-STEP Not Proficient = 40.4 / 9.8

| PSAT Total =

| SAT Total = 1074.7

| SAT Total change = -18.1

| ref = <ref name="misd">{{cite web |url=https://www.mischooldata.org/annual-education-report-1/ |title=MI School Data Annual Education Report|publisher=MI School Data|access-date=2023-01-10}}</ref>

| change ref = <ref name="misd" />

}}

'''Rochester High School''' is a [[public school (government funded)|public]] [[high school]] located in [[Rochester Hills, Michigan]], [[United States]], and is part of the [[Rochester Community Schools (Michigan)|Rochester Community Schools]]. It was established in 1883, and classes have been held in the current facility since 1955.

The school mascot is Freddie the Falcon. Most students attending this school come from Reuther Middle School, West Middle School, or Holy Family Regional School.

==History==

In 1889, [[Rochester Hills, MI|Rochester's]] first high school, known as the "ghetto ist shit school in all the land", was built on Fourth St. and Wilcox St. for 8 bucks. The first class graduated from "Academy on the Hill" in 1896. In 1955, groundbreaking for a new building at the current location on the corner of Livernois Rd. and Walton Blvd. took place and on October 31st, 1956, students walked from the "Academy on the Hill" to the new Rochester High School.

In 1889, [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]]'s first high school, known as the "Academy on the Hill", was built on Fourth and Wilcox in the (then) Village of Rochester for $8,000. The first class graduated from Rochester High School in 1896. The historic structure still exists, long since adapted and widely renovated for Board of Education offices and a variety of other uses.

A complete renovation of Rochester High (except for the pool which hasn't been renovated since 1956) took place in 2001, which included upgrades to the main office, counseling offices, weight room, pool, gymnasium, the addition of computer labs and photography lab, theater and vocal area, additional science labs, new locker banks, enhanced courtyard with a greenhouse, and a new auditorium and theater areas. The addition of flat panel LCD TVs were also installed in the hallways. This school holds the distinction of being the oldest and worst of the three high schools in the [[Rochester Community Schools|Rochester Community School District]].

Rochester High accreditation was granted in 1924.

~~==Trivia==~~

*Consists mainly of students from Reuther and West middle schools

*The Falcon Marching Band has earned 15 consecutive First Division ratings from the MSBOA in District 16 marching band competitions.

*The RHS robotics team is Team 201 The FEDS

*Has an awful football team.

In 1955, groundbreaking for a new building at the current location on the corner of Livernois and Walton in Rochester Hills took place and on October 31, 1956, students walked from the "Academy on the Hill" to the new Rochester High School, many carrying their books along with them.

~~==Notable Students==~~

The gymnasium was added in 1957.

~~{{Incomplete-list}}~~

The two-story wing (freshman hallway) was built in 1961.

*[[neil perrell(basketball)|Paul Davis]] - Pro Basketball Player for the [[Los Angeles Clippers]]

The auditorium, the bridge (a.k.a. Falcon Freeway), and the swimming pool were added in 1965.

*[[Keith O'Neil]] - [[NFL]] linebacker for the [[Indianapolis Colts]]

The school split to a half-day schedule to accommodate the growing student population while [[Rochester Adams High School]] was being built and completed in 1970.

*[[Andrew brown]] - Brief MLB stint with the [[Detroit Tigers]], now playing in the minors.

In 1986, the mall enclosure, media center, cafeteria, and auxiliary gym were added.

*[[Neil Perrell]] - Graduated top of 06-07 class with a 4.0 and perfect SAT scores. He is now the most respected lawer in all of California.

In 1998, a courtyard was converted into four classrooms.

*[[John Embach]] - Graduated top of his class with a 4.0 and perfect SAT Scores.

In 1999, the metal shop was converted into two classrooms.

A complete renovation of Rochester High took place in 2001, which included upgrades to the main office, counseling offices, weight room, pool, gymnasium, the addition of computer labs and photography lab, theater and vocal area, additional science labs, new locker banks, an enhanced courtyard with green house, and a new auditorium and theater areas.

~~==External links==~~

* [http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/index.asp?school=25&name=Rochester%20High%20School Official Site]

In 2012, the school organized a series of murals and artwork displays within the building's hallways to showcase student accomplishments and school spirit.

~~[[Category:High schools in Michigan]]~~

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The school began a new round of renovations in the fall of 2016 after the renewing of the funding bond. Renovations included a new football and soccer stadium and updates to the athletic, theater, and music wings.

==Band==

~~{{Michigan-school-stub}}~~

The high school takes pride in its band program and boasts many different musical ensembles: Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, Pit Orchestra, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and "Rochester's First and Finest", the Falcon Marching Band. Since 2007, the FMB has received over 15 straight Division I ratings from the MSBOA Marching Band Festival. The Falcon Marching Band regularly performs at many different events across the community, including Downtown Rochester's Art and Apples Festival, the OPC Senior Day Picnic, the Detroit Veterans Day Parade, the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade, and even the [[Sarnia]] Santa Claus Parade in Canada.

Since 1983, the school has only had 3 band directors: August J. Thoma from 1983 to 2007, Timothy Nadeau from 2007 to 2014, and David A. Uhrig from 2014 to present.

==Notable alumni==

* [[Porcelain Black]], née Alaina Beaton, [[Pop music|pop singer]]<ref name=mlive>{{cite web|first=Aaron|last=Foley|title=Detroit-bred Porcelain Black looks to stake her claim in the music world|url=http://www.mlive.com/music/index.ssf/2011/09/detroit-bred_porcelain_black_l.html|website=[[Mlive.com]]|publisher=[[Booth Newspapers]]|access-date=4 May 2015|date=8 September 2011}}</ref>

* [[Jim Burton (baseball)|Jim Burton]], former [[MLB]] player ([[Boston Red Sox]])

* [[Paul Davis (basketball)|Paul Davis]], former NBA player ([[Los Angeles Clippers]])

* [[Andrew Good]], Major League Baseball pitcher

* [[Robert Hurst (musician)|Robert Hurst]], jazz bassist

* [[Andrew Hutchinson (ice hockey)|Andrew Hutchinson]], National Hockey League defenseman

* [[Brad Keselowski]], [[NASCAR]] stock car driver<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/nascar-sprint-cup-driver-brad-keselowski-remains-true-to-detroit-roots-081711|title=Keselowski takes a trip back to his roots {{!}} FOX Sports|date=2011-08-17|work=FOX Sports|access-date=2017-06-08|language=en-US}}</ref>

* [[Gary Peters]], United States Senator from Michigan

* [[Jake Davis (soccer)|Jake Davis]], MLS player for [[Sporting Kansas City]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pergabo |first1=Patrik |title=Jake Davis rises from Homegrown prospect to one of the top young defenders in MLS |url=https://www.sportingkc.com/news/jake-davis-rises-from-homegrown-prospect-to-one-of-the-top-young-defenders-in-ml |website=Sporting KC |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=21 February 2024}}</ref>

* [[Walker Russell, Jr.]], NBA player for the [[Detroit Pistons]]

* [[L. J. Shelton]], National Football League offensive tackle

* [[James Young (basketball)|James Young]], NBA player; 2019-20 [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Statistical Leaders|top scorer in the Israel Basketball Premier League]]

==References==

*http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/index.aspx?item=144&name=About%20Us&school=25

==External links==

* {{Official website|https://rhs.rochester.k12.mi.us}}

[[Category:Public high schools in Michigan]]

[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1955]]

[[Category:High schools in Oakland County, Michigan]]

[[Category:1955 establishments in Michigan]]

[[Category:Schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan]]