Enrollment
2,195
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moline, IL
Moline Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Moline Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172640002824
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moline Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,195
- students enrolled
Moline Sr High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moline Sr High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moline Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moline Sr High School
Moline Sr High School is a large high school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 2,195 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,195 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students) and John Deere Middle School (770 students) alongside Moline Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moline Sr High School compares
Moline Sr 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,195 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,195
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,195 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 121.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172640002824
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Moline Sr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 439:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.6%
In-school suspensions 130
Out-of-school suspensions 131
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes Moline Sr High School.
$14,802
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 12.0%
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.
How Moline Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Deere Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Irving Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moline Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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Frequently asked questions about Moline Sr High School
How many students attend Moline Sr High School?
Moline Sr High School has 2,195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moline Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moline Sr High School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moline Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Moline Sr High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moline Sr High School?
Moline Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moline Sr High School rank among public schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Moline Sr High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Moline, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moline on the city page.
Is Moline Sr High School a good school?
Moline Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40?
Besides Moline Sr High School, Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students), John Deere Middle School (770 students), and Hamilton Elem School (560 students). See the Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.