Rolling Meadows High School, RMHS, is a public four-year high school located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Township High School District 214, the second largest high school district in Illinois, after Township High School District 211.
Serving 2,067 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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,067 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rolling Meadows High School's student population of 2,067 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,067 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Rolling Meadows High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Meadows High School is 0.63, 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
#800 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
41%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Milo The Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rolling Meadows High School's ranking?
Rolling Meadows High School is ranked #800 out of 3,426 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rolling Meadows High School?
The graduation rate of Rolling Meadows High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rolling Meadows High School?
2,067 students attend Rolling Meadows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rolling Meadows High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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