Rock Island High School

1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,811 students in grades 9-12, Rock Island 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rock Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Rock Island High School's student population of 1,811 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,811 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rock Island High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Island High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2781 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rock Island High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rock Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rock Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rock Island High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rock Island High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rock Island High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rock Island High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rock Island High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rock Island High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rock Island High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Rock Island High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rock Island High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rock Island High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rock Island High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Island High School's ranking?
Rock Island High School is ranked #2781 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rock Island High School often compared to?
Rock Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moline Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Island High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Island High School is 79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rock Island High School?
1,811 students attend Rock Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Rock Island High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Island High School?
Rock Island High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Island High School offer ?
Rock Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rock Island High School part of?
Rock Island High School is part of Rock Island SD 41 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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