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
PrincipalTom Hosford
Teaching staff84.19 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades10-12
Enrollment1,835 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.80[1]
Color(s)Orange and Black
Athletics conferenceOttawa-Kent Conference
NicknameRams
Feeder schoolsNorth Rockford Middle
East Rockford Middle
Websitewww.rockfordschools.org?i=HighSchool
[2]

The Rockford Marching Band, the largest competitive band in the state of Michigan, will be performing in the 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.[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*
  • E-sports
  • 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)
    • 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
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  2. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Rockford High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  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.
  20. "Cycling great Brent Bookwalter enjoys nostalgic visit to Grand Rapids". mlive. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  21. "Story details bittersweet NFL draft day for Rockford's Parker Ehinger". mlive. 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
  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.
  26. "Hall of Fame class of 2012 inductees announced". Rockford Squire. Retrieved 29 Sep 2012.
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