The Rockford Public Schools District is located ten miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Board of Education and staff are committed to providing a world-class education for all students. Our exemplary educational system is a result of the collaborative efforts of parents, students, school, and community. Together, we are providing opportunities for students to reach their full potential by providing a well-rounded educational experience.
  •  All schools are Blue Ribbon Exemplary Schools and are fully accredited through AdvancED

  • The district strategic planning process, which has been in place since 1989, gathers input from community, staff and students, to define the direction and priorities of our schools

  • 100% of our teaching staff are highly qualified
  • High school students graduate with a guaranteed diploma and a National Career Readiness Certificate
  • 98% graduation rate, with students earning a total of $750,000 to $1 million on average annually in college scholarships

  • Rigorous and relevant curriculum with added support provided through our special services and gifted and talented program
  • Rockford High School is rated in the top 250 high schools in the U.S. by Newsweek Magazine
  • Recognized as an Advanced Placement Achievement District by The College Board

  • Students can earn college credit at Rockford High School through the district’s concurrent enrollment partnership with Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University
  • Outstanding world language opportunities, including Mandarin Chinese, French, German and Spanish at the high school level and Spanish Immersion starting at the kindergarten level
  • State, nationally and world recognized fine arts, Odyssey of the Mind and telecommunications programs
  • Highly successful co-curricular and athletic programs, with 34 varsity teams earning over 55 state athletic championships and a wide variety of club offerings
  • Outstanding parent support and community involvement

We also invite you to contact the Superintendent’s Office at 616.863.6557
if you have any questions or would like additional information.