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#591 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 16% in state

Rolling Meadows High School

High School · Township Hsd 214 · Rolling Meadows, IL

A Township Hsd 214 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2901 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation36.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$26,345
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Rolling Meadows High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2022
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Rolling Meadows 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,382/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rolling Meadows), 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

$96,213

Median home value

$295,000

Median rent

$1,561/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South CampusPrivate · tuition7.0private1–122.7 mi83Compare →
J B Conant High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.19–123.1 mi2,598Compare →
St Viator High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–123.1 mi808Compare →
Wm Fremd High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.59–123.3 mi2,657Compare →

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.

Township Hsd 214

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$26,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rolling Meadows High School is listed in Township HSD 214; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rolling Meadows High School

Rolling Meadows High School is a public high school in Rolling Meadows, IL, part of Township Hsd 214, serving approximately 2,067 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rolling Meadows High School

What grades does Rolling Meadows High School serve?

Rolling Meadows High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rolling Meadows High School?

Rolling Meadows High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,067 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Meadows High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Meadows High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rolling Meadows High School rank in IL?

Rolling Meadows High School ranks #591 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rolling Meadows High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rolling Meadows High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rolling Meadows High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Meadows High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rolling Meadows High School a charter school?

No, Rolling Meadows High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rolling Meadows High School a Title I school?

No, Rolling Meadows High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
124
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 60008)
22,949
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 60008; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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