- Enrollment
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rolling Meadows, IL
Rolling Meadows High School
Federal NCES profile for Rolling Meadows High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000115
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolling Meadows High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Rolling Meadows · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,956
- students enrolled
Rolling Meadows High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Meadows High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 214 · Illinois
NCES ID 170417000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170417000115 · Rolling Meadows, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,956 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Prospect High School (2,245 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rolling Meadows High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prospect High
Prospect High School
2,245 students
- John Hersey Hi
John Hersey High School
2,040 students
- Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove High School
2,021 students
- This school
Rolling Meadows High School
1,956 students
- Elk Grove High
Elk Grove High School
1,906 students
- Wheeling High
Wheeling High School
1,743 students
What this shows Rolling Meadows High School reports 1,956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolling Meadows High School compares
Rolling Meadows 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,956
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$26,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Asian 7.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Rolling Meadows High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes Rolling Meadows High School.
$26,345
Per student
+45%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
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 Rolling Meadows High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hersey High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeling High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolling Meadows High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rolling Meadows High School
How many students attend Rolling Meadows High School?
Rolling Meadows High School has 1,956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rolling Meadows, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Meadows High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Meadows High School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolling Meadows High School?
The largest demographic group at Rolling Meadows High School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Rolling Meadows, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolling Meadows High School?
Rolling Meadows High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Rolling Meadows High School rank among public schools in Rolling Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Meadows High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, 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 Rolling Meadows on the city page.
What other schools are in Township Hsd 214?
Besides Rolling Meadows High School, Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students), John Hersey High School (2,040 students), and Buffalo Grove High School (2,021 students). See the Township Hsd 214 district page for the complete list.
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