United Township High School, also known as UTHS or UT, is a public four-year high school located in East Moline, Illinois, a city in Rock Island County, in the United States. The school is the only public high school in the city of East Moline, and is part of United Township High School District 30.
Serving 1,859 students in grades 9-12, United Twp 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
United Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
United Twp High School's student population of 1,859 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
United Twp 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 United Twp High School is 0.68, 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
#2624 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
20%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pete The Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Twp High School's ranking?
United Twp High School is ranked #2624 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are United Twp High School often compared to?
United Twp 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of United Twp High School?
The graduation rate of United Twp High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend United Twp High School?
1,859 students attend United Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of United Twp High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Twp High School?
United Twp High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does United Twp High School offer ?
United Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is United Twp High School part of?
United Twp High School is part of United TWP HSD 30 School District.
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