Rock Falls Township High School, better known as Rock Falls High School and its initialism RFHS, is a four-year public high school located in Rock Falls, Illinois.
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Rock Falls Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Falls Township High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Rock Falls, IL, covering approximately 83 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Falls Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rock Falls Township High School's student population of 530 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rock Falls Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Falls Township High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Rocket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Falls Township High School's ranking?
Rock Falls Township High School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rock Falls Township High School often compared to?
Rock Falls Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Falls Township High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Falls Township High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Rock Falls Township High School?
530 students attend Rock Falls Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rock Falls Township High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Falls Township High School?
Rock Falls Township High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Falls Township High School offer ?
Rock Falls Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rock Falls Township High School part of?
Rock Falls Township High School is part of Rock Falls TWP HSD 301 School District.
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