- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockford, IL
Auburn High School
Federal NCES profile for Auburn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173451003599
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,957
- students enrolled
Auburn High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173451003599 · Rockford, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,957 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 high schools in Rockford. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Auburn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- This school
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- Eisenhower Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
963 students
What this shows Auburn High School reports 1,957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auburn High School compares
Auburn High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,957 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,957
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Auburn High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Auburn High School.
$19,016
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Auburn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Rockford
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Guilford High School
Standard public school
2,216 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson High School
Standard public school
2,173 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Rockford East High School
Standard public school
1,719 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Center
Standard public school
60 students 1.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Auburn High School
How many students attend Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has 1,957 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School is 20.4:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn High School?
The largest demographic group at Auburn High School is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn High School?
Auburn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Auburn High School rank among high schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Auburn High School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Rockford East High School (1,719 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.
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