Rockford High School

I'm a former student, and this school is filled with preps! I transferred to this school from a ghetto school ( Creston ), and frankly, i liked the ghetto school more. People were realistic there. At Creston i was one of the top three on the soccer team ( i know that isnt saying much, but i loved playing and i loved the people ) and was on the robotics team as well. At Rockford, I couldnt do anything because i was just lost in the population. And i mean it's full of preps - Rich snotty preps. Anyone who was anyone got a bran new car for their 16th birthday - i saw like 15 VW Bugs in the student parking lot once - those were popular for the rich girls. And any kid over 16 who had to take the bus was an automatic loser. The teachers were great and i loved them. . but as a teen in that environment, I was a nobody. I wouldnt ever send my kids to a school in this environment. There's just too many kids. heaven forbid your family is poor and you send your kids to this school.
--Submitted by a student

This massive school system only has 13 ratings? Bizarre. We tried to get information from them to MAKE A DECISION about sending our kids to this school. The school's reaction was one of disbelief. How could we possible consider sending our kids somewhere else? How can a kid really feel a sense of worth in an environment of several thousand. Good luck making the basketball team. Lost in a sea of adolescent faces. I understand you can get an education there, even a good one, but what's the cost? Ram Nation!
--Submitted by a parent

Be prepared that if you send your child to this school and they are not the best of the best in athletics - they will just be a 'face in the crowd'. The school is just too large. Also - with the trimester system, the learning is at such an accelerated pace - your student will be very lucky if they retain any information along the way.
--Submitted by a parent

because my son goes there and they have nice teachers
--Submitted by a parent

Our High School maintains excellent academic standards, has a great athletic program, and the students enjoy it.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from RHS last year. I absolutely loved it, the teachers and students are awesome. If you want to be involved, you can and I think that is something that makes this school stand out. I would definatley recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a former student

Parental involvement great! It is encouraged! Safe environment,Zero tolerance for gangs,crime etc.High academic standards.
--Submitted by a parent