Does Rocketship Public Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rocketship Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rocketship Public Schools. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rocketship Public Schools?

19% of Rocketship Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rocketship Public Schools 1.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rocketship Public Schools?

Teacher (129) , Assistant Principal (17) , ISE Specialist (8) , Associate Director (7) , Humanities Teacher (7) , Special Education Paraprofessional (7) , Special Education Teacher (7) , Stem Teacher (6) , Education Specialist (5) , Elementary Teacher (5) , Manager (5) , Educator (4) , English Teacher (4) , Principal (4) , 5th Grade Teacher (3)

What are the pros of working at Rocketship Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Great for people looking to work in education with little experience" ((in 20 reviews)); "The benefits are great." ((in 17 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 15 reviews)); "Decent salary" ((in 14 reviews)); "Amazing coaching." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rocketship Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance and barely any support from school leadership" ((in 47 reviews)); "Long hours (but the pay and impact makes it worth it)" ((in 27 reviews)); "Having young & inexperienced leadership makes a big difference" ((in 23 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism and differences in consequences/rewards depending on if you're a favorite or not." ((in 12 reviews)); "militant expectations and behavioral management towards students (students are yelled and screamed at routinely, students are expected to be silent and still for excessive amounts of time)" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Rocketship Public Schools locations?

San Jose , Washington , Nashville , Milwaukee , Redwood City , Concord , Fort Worth , Antioch , Milwaukee , Belmont , Oakland , Stockton

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Rocketship Public Schools reviews

2.2

19% would recommend to a friend

(401 total reviews)

Preston Smith

19% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Culture & values

2.3

Career opportunities

1.8

Senior management

1.6

Work/Life balance

Rocketship Public Schools has an employee rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 401 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Rocketship Public Schools employee rating is 41% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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401 reviews

5.0

Mar 31, 2025

Committed teammates, strong development

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is super committed to the kids and families, it is nice to all be on the same team working hard, school leaders working hard to coach and invested in my development, amazing kids and families, good compensation and benefits especially compared to local districts and much better career opportunities

Cons

Hard work, so learning how to manage time and expectations is critical

Rocketship Public Schools Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s wonderful to hear how deeply aligned your teammates, school leaders, and development opportunities have felt with your commitment to students and families. We’re glad that Rocketship’s coaching, professional development, and career pathways have played a meaningful role in your growth. We recognize that the work can be challenging, and learning to balance expectations is an important part of the journey. We remain focused on strengthening the systems and supports that help educators thrive while continuing to deliver excellent outcomes for students. We appreciate your reflection and the impact you make every day, your dedication truly helps shape our school community.

5.0

Oct 31, 2024

Good experience

Operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fulfilling work with the young children. Opportunities for growth

Cons

Some strict policies around engagement

5.0

Oct 29, 2024

Rewarding and supportive school workplace

Business operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An incredibly fulfilling experience. The school offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where staff feel genuinely valued. Management goes above and beyond to provide resources that help ensure both staff and students can thrive. Professional Development Strong Team Culture Access to Resources Etc

Cons

While the school pushes for work-life balance, certain times of the year are extremely demanding and may require longer hours in the day.

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Special Education Paraprofessional

Operations Specialist

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