- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Island, IL
Rock Island High School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Island High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173441003540
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Island High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Rock Island · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,812
- students enrolled
Rock Island High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Island High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Rock Island, IL.
School address
District: Rock Island Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 173441003540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Rock Island High School held near 1,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 101.7 → 101.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173441003540 · Rock Island, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,812 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Island Academy (540 students)
Rock Island High School held near 1,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 101.7 → 101.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rock Island High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rock Island High School
1,812 students
- Rock Island Ac 540
Rock Island Academy
540 students
- Washington Jr 529
Washington Jr High School
529 students
- Eugene Field E 496
Eugene Field Elem School
496 students
- Ricms 462
Ricms
462 students
- Edison Jr High 398
Edison Jr High School
398 students
What this shows Rock Island High School reports 1,812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Island High School compares
Rock Island High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,812
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$20,881
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
African American 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Rock Island High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Rock Island Sd 41 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Island High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Island High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Island High School
How many students attend Rock Island High School?
Rock Island High School has 1,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,810 (2022-23) → 1,811 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Island High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Island High School is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Island High School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Island High School is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Rock Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Island High School?
Rock Island High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Island High School rank among public schools in Rock Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Island High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Rock Island, 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 Rock Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Besides Rock Island High School, Rock Island Sd 41 also operates Rock Island Academy (540 students), Washington Jr High School (529 students), and Eugene Field Elem School (496 students). See the Rock Island Sd 41 district page for the complete list.