Rockford East High School is a comprehensive four year high school of Rockford Public School District 205 in Rockford, Illinois. Opened in 1940 to replace Rockford High School, East opened simultaneous to Rockford West to serve the quickly expanding population.
Serving 1,719 students in grades 9-12, Rockford East 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockford East High School serves the eastern part of Rockford, IL, covering an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford East High School's student population of 1,719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,719 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1940
School Rankings
Rockford East 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 Rockford East High School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3192 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
68%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockford East High School's ranking?
Rockford East High School is ranked #3192 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rockford East High School often compared to?
Rockford East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockford East High School?
The graduation rate of Rockford East High School is 68%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Rockford East High School?
1,719 students attend Rockford East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Rockford East High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockford East High School?
Rockford East High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockford East High School offer ?
Rockford East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rockford East High School part of?
Rockford East High School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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