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Roseville High School

Public | 9-12 | 1844 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 1, 2012

We moved out of the Roseville area because of the schools. We wanted our three children to get a better education. We were luckly we moved to a district that my kids are now attending schools with a 5 out of 5 star ratings..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2011

We moved out of Roseville and the schools were the main reason. The cirriculum was based more on feeling good, political correctness and being positive than academic achievement. I would encourage any parent to check the test scores of RCS and compare them to surrounding districts. I think that pretty much tells you all you need to know.


Posted April 24, 2011

The teachers at RHS are VERY caring and helpful. A few of the new teachers in the last two years a very impressive and well liked.BUT the teachers are almost required to be teacher- parent- counselor - Look for abuse- etc-etc. and teach only to the tests. More parental input with their own children would be an answer to many of the systems problems today.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2010

I recently attended RHS, and was very dissatisfied with the learning programs there, my grades were horrible at roseville, so i made the switch to arts academy in the woods in fraser. im now an honor roll student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 14, 2008

I am currently attending RHS and i love my school. Of course there are those kids that think that teachers are out to get them and don't do their work, but the majority of the teachers are amazing, I don't always want to go to school because of those few teachers that i don't like, but it's the many pleasent friendly teachers that keep me coming back!! Our clubs are amazing, our after school fine arts programs are to die for, wh and i wouldn't think of another place to go to school then RHS!! me keep on
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 1, 2007

This School was wondeful.Mr. Timberlake took the time for a student who was A&B's and who would have fallen throught the cracks had he not taken time. He was wonderful took the time to explain and show her what needed to be done so she could graduate on time.She started to believe in herself again how can a parent Thank anyone for that.......
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2007

I have two students that attend RHS. I am a graduate of there, also. Blaming the school for a students success is a copout. If you have a good student/parent rapport, even if they went to school in Detroit, they would perform well. The class choice is adequate and I have had positive reinforcement for my children from counselors and teachers. They really care. These are high school students--they are responsible for their future..they choose to listen, or not, in class. I love our small school and applaud all of the staff whom put up with our kids daily!
—Submitted by mary, a parent


Posted August 9, 2006

My son attends this school. He has been there for 2 years since we moved from Clinton Township. I am not very impressed. The teachers are not as attentive as the other school. They seem to think a D is a good enough grade since they are 'passing' and do not notify the parent when there is significant decrease in the childs motivation. The Counselor never returned my calls until I showed up at the school and he was not avaliable. The only time we knew something was wrong was when report cards came out so 10 weeks passed. I am currently looking at a different school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2006

I currently attend this school, and find it okay. Some teachers are really good, and they challenge the students as they should. Others give out easy, no brainer assignments that don't require much work. The principals seem to think that detentions and suspensions solve everything. And the students are still becoming more obnoxious and ignorant everyday. Yet, those specific teachers are the ones that make the school decent.
—Submitted by Samantha DeSantis, a student


Posted October 18, 2005

I graduated from RHS, Michigan in 2003. The teachers were and still are wonderful. The principals were extremely helpful with my personal problems and everyone seemed to care a great deal. The art students get to decorate the halls with paintings, the anatomy students learn first hand, and the teachers are available through emails, meetings, and after-school if any student has a question.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 20, 2005

The teachers at this school are great.Principals aren't very helpfull,and it seems like they dont care about the students.Principals give out detentions,suspensions,etc over the wrong reasons. They need to talk to the students about what they did wrong instead of giving them detentions,suspensions,ect.Over all the only really good thing at this school is the Teachers.
—Submitted by deann lynch, a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

All 4 of my children have gone to this school and right now 2 of them have very good jobs. the 3 one is in Mich Tech. 4th one is in 11th grade and she loves her teachers. I work for the Roseville schools been there for 8 years. great place to go to.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

419 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

392 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

393 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

393 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
43%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

392 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

395 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
27%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 71%
Black 20% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Peter Hedemark
Fax number
  • (586) 445-5654

Programs

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17855 Common Rd
Roseville, MI 48066
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Phone: (586) 445-5540

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