Rolling Meadows High School

2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rolling Meadows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Rolling Meadows High School's student population of 2,064 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,064 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
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School Rankings

Rolling Meadows High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Meadows High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#914 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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35%
28%
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39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
27%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
48%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Rolling Meadows High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
94%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rolling Meadows High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Meadows High School's ranking?
Rolling Meadows High School is ranked #914 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rolling Meadows High School often compared to?
Rolling Meadows High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect High School, John Hersey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rolling Meadows High School?
The graduation rate of Rolling Meadows High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rolling Meadows High School?
2,064 students attend Rolling Meadows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rolling Meadows High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolling Meadows High School?
Rolling Meadows High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rolling Meadows High School offer ?
Rolling Meadows High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rolling Meadows High School part of?
Rolling Meadows High School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 94% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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