Enrollment
859
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173429003516
Rochelle Twp High School — Rochelle, IL
Federal NCES profile for Rochelle Twp High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
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: Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 · 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)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochelle Twp High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rochelle Twp High School reports 859 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 215 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 spends $18,732 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.7% from local sources (property taxes), 28.8% from the state, and 2.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), 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 Rochelle Twp 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 91% | — | — |
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,732
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 215 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 859 Top 91% in Illinois — larger than 9% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173429003516
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 215:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 341
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochelle Twp Hsd 212, which includes Rochelle Twp High School.
$18,732
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 28.8%
Federal 2.5%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rochelle Twp High School
How many students attend Rochelle Twp High School?
Rochelle Twp High School has 859 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rochelle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Twp High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Twp High School is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochelle Twp High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochelle Twp High School is White at 52.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rochelle, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochelle Twp High School?
Rochelle Twp High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) 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.