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.
The Rockford Marching Band, the largest competitive band in the state of Michigan, performed at the 1986 and 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.
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 Basketball (girls & boys) Boys state champion - 2003, 2026 Girls State Champion - 2023 Bowling (girls & boys) Competitive cheer (girls) Cross country (girls & boys) Boys state champion - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2015 Girls state champion - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Equestrian* E-sports Football (boys) State champion - 2004, 2005, 2008 Golf (girls & boys) Gymnastics (girls) State champion - 1989 Ice hockey (boys) Lacrosse (girls & boys) Girls state champion - 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Powerlifting (girls & boys)*** Rowing (girls & boys) Rugby-2022 State Champion Boys National champion - 2016 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 Girls state champion - 2017 Tennis (girls & boys) Track and field (girls & boys) Girls state champion - 2000, 2003 Volleyball (girls) State champion - 2011 Water polo** (girls & boys) Boys state champion - 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 Girls state champion - 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012 Wrestling (boys) State champion - 2007, 2009
*Equestrian events are sanctioned by the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA).
**Water polo is sanctioned by the Michigan Water Polo Association (MWPA).
***Co-ed Powerlifting is sanctioned by the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association (MHSPLA).
All other events are sanctioned by the MHSAA.
Notable alumni Brent Bookwalter - professional cyclist Ben Braden - NFL player"Michigan Wolverines" Profile. Retrieved November 7, 2024. Parker Ehinger - National Football League (NFL) offensive lineman Jason Hartmann - long distance runner Adam Kieft - NFL offensive lineman Dominic Prichard - Chemist Dathan Ritzenhein - long distance runner Joe Staley - NFL offensive tackle Ginger Zee - television meteorologist
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