Enrollment
330
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylor Ridge, IL
Rockridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173444003549
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockridge High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Taylor Ridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 330
- students enrolled
Rockridge High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockridge High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173444003549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockridge High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockridge High School
Rockridge High School is a mid-sized high school in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rockridge Cusd 300 spends $12,552 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Andalusia Elem School (272 students) and Rockridge Jr High School (234 students) alongside Rockridge 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 Rockridge High School compares
Rockridge 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Rockridge High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockridge Cusd 300, which includes Rockridge High School.
$12,552
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.4%
Federal 8.1%
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 Rockridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockridge Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Ridge Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illinois City Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockridge High School
How many students attend Rockridge High School?
Rockridge High School has 330 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylor Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockridge High School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockridge High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Taylor Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockridge High School?
Rockridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockridge High School rank among public schools in Taylor Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockridge High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, 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 Taylor Ridge on the city page.
Is Rockridge High School a good school?
Rockridge High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Rockridge Cusd 300?
Besides Rockridge High School, Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Andalusia Elem School (272 students), Rockridge Jr High School (234 students), and Taylor Ridge Elem School (138 students). See the Rockridge Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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