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#2943 of 3,813 schools in IL
Rock Island High School
High School · Rock Island Sd 41 · Rock Island, IL
A Rock Island Sd 41 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 25th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
- Math 9% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rock Island High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock Island High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,260
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleman High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,431 | Compare → |
| Quad Cities Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rock Island Sd 41
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Island High School is listed in Rock Island SD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Island High School
Rock Island High School is a public high school in Rock Island, IL, part of Rock Island Sd 41, serving approximately 1,811 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,943 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Island High School
What grades does Rock Island High School serve?
Rock Island High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Island High School?
Rock Island High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,811 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Island High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Island High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Island High School rank in IL?
Rock Island High School ranks #2,943 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Rock Island High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Island High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rock Island High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Island High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rock Island High School a charter school?
No, Rock Island High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Island High School a Title I school?
No, Rock Island High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Island High School?
56.9% of students at Rock Island High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (309) 793-5950
- Area population (ZIP 61201)
- 37,294
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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