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Rock Island High School

1400 25th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 61201-5387 -

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Definition of Terms

Rock Island High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Rock Island County, IL

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1587 students

% Male / % Female

46% / 54%

Total Classroom Teachers

89 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 530 students

Grade 10 - 415 students

Grade 11 - 339 students

Grade 12 - 303 students

This School

(IL) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:18

1:16

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(IL) School Average

% American Indian	1%	n/a
% Asian	1%	2%
% Hispanic	8%	10%
% Black	28%	19%
% White	57%	66%
% Unknown	5 %	4%

Additional Student Information

This School

(IL) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

22%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(IL) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Rock Island 41 School District

This School's Agency

(IL) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	17	3
Number of Students Managed	6,508 students	984 students
District Total Revenue	$63,546,000	$9,428,000
District Expenditure	$60,126,000	$9,311,000
District Revenue / Student	$9,764	$9,581
District Expenditure / Student	$9,239	$9,462
District Graduation Rates	79%	92%

Q-C students honored during elegance of 'Beautillion' event (Quad-City Times)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 04:11:34 am
Canes, top hats and tuxedos with tails made 15 young men the center of attention.
Teen donates efforts to help pediatric patients (Quad-City Times)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:59:29 am
Kevin Johnson knows what it feels like to be a pediatric hospital patient.
Rock Island Teen Helps Sick Children (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 09:05:12 pm
A teen who has battled health problems of his own is giving back to the hospital that helped him recover. Rock Island High School senior Kevin Johnson donated hundreds of dollars worth of toys to the
Weather, flu outbreak lead to scheduling changes for local sports (The Pantagraph)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 02:46:03 am
Some weather and flu- related scheduling changes involving high school sports in Central Illinois:
Pretzels ready for postseason (The Journal-Standard)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 04:43:55 am
The Pretzels have played sparkling soccer this season, including winning an outright NIC-10 title last Friday.

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Rock Island High School, also known as "Rocky", is a public four-year high school located in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. Rocky is in Rock Island School District 41, and the school colors are crimson and gold.
Academics
Computer Concepts
English
Algebra
State and Local
Biology
English
Drivers Education
Health
Art
Business
English
Family/Consumer Science
Foreign Languages-Spanish. German, French, and English as a foreign language
Mathematics
Jazz Band, Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Choir
Physical Education
Health
Drivers Education
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
Special Services
Vocational Technology
Technology
Every teacher has a laptop computer
The library contains 2 new computer labs
7 different computer labs are available for instruction
Athletics
Boys Sports
Baseball - Coach: Andy Campbell
Basketball - Coach: Thom Sigel
Football - Coach: Vic Boblett
Golf - Coach: Jim Braet
Soccer - Coach: Conan Dalton
Swimming - Coach: Scott Robson
Tennis - Coach: Jeff McCracken
Wrestling - Coach: Joel Stockwell
Track and Field - Coach Ed Lillis
Justin Sharp
The Justin Sharp Memorial Shootout is named in honor of Justin Sharp, a former basketball player at Rock Island High School. Justin died December 12, 2003 after a battle with leukemia. As a junior, Justin earned awards such as: All-State Honorable Mention (IBCA), First Team All-Western Big 6, All-Metro (Rock Island Argus), Team Tri-Captain, Co-MVP, Best Defensive Player, Mr. Hustle, and Most Improved.
Since his death, the Rock Island program has instituted the Justin Sharp 3-D Award. This award is presented to the player who best portrays Justin's 3 "D's" of Dedication, Desire, and Determination. Along with this award, the recipient receives a scholarship from Justin's Memorial Fund. The Davenport Central Program presents the Justin Sharp Passion Award to the player that best exemplified his passion to succeed. In addition, there is a scholarship awarded to Quad City area students in Justin's honor that is funded by his Memorial Fund. The donation from this tournament goes directly to Justin's Memorial.
Girls Sports
Basketball: Coach: Thad Hoover
Bowling-Coach: Jim Braet
Golf - Coach: Jennifer Johnson
Soccer - Coach: Conan Dalton
Softball - Coach: Steve Ebner
Swimming - Coach: Scott Robson
Tennis - Coach:Jeff McCracken
Track - Coach: Michelle Lillis
Volleyball - Coach: William Churchill
Cheerleading-Coach: Kathy Hartmann
Co-Ed
Cross-Country - Coach: Dave Terronez
Cheerleading
Marching Band - Director: Pete Carlin
Notable graduates
Chris Allison - Boston Red Sox Draftee
Steve Decker - former MLB catcher. Manager of the Connecticut Defenders (AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants-Eastern League)
Pfc. Robert A. Liggett - Fallen Soldier
Pete Mickeal - basketball player
Don Nelson - basketball player/coach
Gary Payton - astronaut
Pablo Ramos - Comedian
Justin Kirk - Author; "The American Hero"
Jason Reda - football player (University of Illinois/ Cleveland Browns)
Austin Wheatly - drafted to New Orleans Saints
Frankie Atwater - World Class 400 Meter Runner
Joel D. Collier - NFL Coach & Defensive Coordinator

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