Rock Island High School

Rock Island High School serves 1,811 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1 and 101 full-time equivalent teachers. Located in Rock Island, Illinois, this regular public school faces academic challenges, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranking in the 9th percentile statewide at #3489 out of 3819 Illinois schools. The school's academic performance shows significant room for growth, with only 12% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts/Reading across grade levels.

This reflects broader educational needs within the community, where 22% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the poverty rate stands at 22.3%. The surrounding Rock Island neighborhood has a median household income of $55,613 and median home values of $115,700, serving a ZIP code population of 37,838 residents. While the school's current academic outcomes present challenges, the substantial enrollment demonstrates the institution's central role in serving the community's educational needs.

Rock Island High School operates in a small city setting that provides students with both urban amenities and a more intimate community atmosphere characteristic of smaller Illinois municipalities.

While current test scores at Rock Island High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.