Location
Rocky River, Ohio is a residential suburb west of Cleveland with a population of 20,000. Bordered by Lake Erie on the north and the Rocky River and the Cleveland Metroparks on the east, the city’s unique location provides multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation, yet easy access to downtown Cleveland.
Schools
With an enrollment of just over 2,700 in grades K-12, the Rocky River School District provides students with the benefits of a small-school setting and all the resources of a larger school district. Long known for its tradition of academic quality, an “Excellent with Distinction” rating on the latest State Report Card shows that Rocky River students have continued to excel academically. Last year nearly 90 percent of River students continued on to college or universities across the country. The Rocky River Schools were ranked 8th in the prestigious Top Ten List of Cleveland Area Schools in the June, 2009 issue of Cleveland Magazine.
US News & World Report Silver Medal - 2009 Rocky River High School was awarded a Silver Medal by US News & World Report as one of the nation's top schools based on the College Readiness Index. Presidential Award for Excellence - 2008
Rocky River High School biology teacher Ann Brokaw received the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest honor for math and science teachers. As a winner, Ms. Brokaw received a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, a citation signed by the President, and a trip to Washington, D.C. where she attended a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities. Ms. Brokaw is just one of just 99 educators in the nation to receive this year's PAEMST award.
Where the waters Rocky River blend with Lake Erie,
Stands our noble Alma Mater throned in majesty.
Sing her praises never ceasing
We shall ever cry, "Thee we honor, Alma Mater Rocky River High."
School Mascot: Pirate
School Colors: Maroon and White