Rolling Meadows High School vs. Prospect High School
Should I attend Rolling Meadows High School or Prospect High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rolling Meadows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Prospect High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,064 students in grades 9-12, Rolling Meadows High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,248 students in grades 9-12, Prospect High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,064 students
2,248 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#125 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Graduation Rate
94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
498
538
Grade 10 Students
517
575
Grade 11 Students
513
556
Grade 12 Students
536
579
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
39%
14%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
48%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%