- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockford, IL
Rockford East High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockford East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173451003600
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford East High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,719
- students enrolled
Rockford East High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford East High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173451003600 · Rockford, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,719 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 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 →
Rockford East 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
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- This school
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 Rockford East High School reports 1,719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford East High School compares
Rockford East 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 26.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Rockford East High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Rockford East 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 Rockford East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn 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 Rockford East 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
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Auburn High School
Standard public school
1,957 students 20.4:1 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 (~1,719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford East High School
How many students attend Rockford East High School?
Rockford East High School has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford East High School is 19.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford East High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockford East High School is African American at 30.3% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford East High School?
Rockford East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rockford East High School rank among high schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford East High School ranks #3 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 Rockford East High School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.
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