Sterling High School vs. Rock Falls Township High School
Should I attend Sterling High School or Rock Falls Township 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
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Top Rankings
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Rock Falls Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,046 students in grades 9-12, Sterling High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Rock Falls Township High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,046 students
591 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1438 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
87%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
315
143
Grade 10 Students
255
143
Grade 11 Students
241
145
Grade 12 Students
235
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
36%
22%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
54%
71%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
