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.

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:

Rugby-2022 State Champion
 * Baseball (boys)
 * State champion - 2011
 * Basketball (girls & boys)
 * Boys state champion - 2003
 * 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
 * Rowing (girls & boys)
 * 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, 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).

All other events are sanctioned by the MHSAA.

Notable alumni

 * Brent Bookwalter - professional cyclist
 * Ben Braden - NFL player
 * Parker Ehinger - National Football League (NFL) offensive lineman
 * Jason Hartmann - long distance runner
 * Adam Kieft - NFL offensive lineman
 * Dathan Ritzenhein - long distance runner
 * Joe Staley - NFL offensive tackle
 * Ginger Zee - television meteorologist