For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,708 students in 61108, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 61108, IL is Rockford East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61108 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61108, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61108 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockford East High School, with 68% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61108, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockford East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,708 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
61108, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61108, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61108, IL include Rockford East High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61108?
1 public high schools are located in 61108.
What is the racial composition of students in 61108?
61108 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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