Enrollment
1,814
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171962002236
Hononegah Chd High School — Rockton, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hononegah Chd High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hononegah Chd 207 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hononegah Chd High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hononegah Chd High School reports 1,814 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 112.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 302 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hononegah Chd 207 spends $19,558 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.9% from local sources (property taxes), 38.3% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hononegah Chd High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,814 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,558
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 302 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,814 Top 97% in Illinois — larger than 3% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 112.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171962002236
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 302:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.6%
In-school suspensions 207
Out-of-school suspensions 66
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hononegah Chd 207, which includes Hononegah Chd High School.
$19,558
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Hononegah Chd High School
How many students attend Hononegah Chd High School?
Hononegah Chd High School has 1,814 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hononegah Chd High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hononegah Chd High School is 16.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hononegah Chd High School?
The largest demographic group at Hononegah Chd High School is White at 78.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rockton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hononegah Chd High School?
Hononegah Chd High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.