Rockford High School (Michigan)

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]

Rockford High School
Address
4100 Kroes Street

Rockford
,
Michigan
49341

United States
Coordinates43°5′31″N 85°33′53″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoA Tradition Of Excellence
School districtRockford Public Schools
SuperintendentMichael Shibler
CEEB code233205
NCES School ID263003006588
PrincipalDan Zang
Teaching staff83.33 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades10-12
Enrollment1,819 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.83[1]
Color(s)Orange and Black
Athletics conferenceOttawa-Kent Conference
NicknameRams
Feeder schoolsNorth Rockford Middle
East Rockford Middle
Websitewww.rockfordschools.org?i=HighSchool
[2]

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)
    • Boys state champion - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2015[6]
    • Girls state champion - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002[7]
  • 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]
  • 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)
    • Boys state champion - 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017[15]
    • Girls state champion - 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012[15]
  • 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

References
  1. Rockford High School
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  3. "High Schools – Rockford Public Schools". www.rockfordschools.org. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
  4. "Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  5. "Boys Basketball Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  6. "Boys Cross Country Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  7. "Girls Cross Country Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  8. "Football Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  9. "Girls Gymnastic". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  10. "Girls Lacrosse Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  11. "Rockford boys crew captures first-ever national championship". mlive.com. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  12. "Boys Swimming and Diving Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  13. "Girls Track and Field Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  14. "Volleyball Yearly Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  15. "Michigan Water Polo Association - Past MWPA State Champions". michiganwaterpolo.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  16. "Wrestling Team Champions". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  17. "Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association". miha.org. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  18. MWPA Webmaster. "Michigan Water Polo Association". michiganwaterpolo.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  19. "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
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  22. "Boston Marathon standout Jason Hartmann from Rockford becomes running rock star (links)". mlive. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  23. 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.
  24. "Track & Field: Results & Schedules". NBC Universal. Archived from the original on August 7, 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  25. "Rockford's Joe Staley announces retirement after 13 seasons with 49ers". mlive. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
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