Enrollment
1,956
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000115
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Rolling Meadows · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,956
- students enrolled
Rolling Meadows High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Meadows High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 214 · Illinois
NCES ID 170417000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rolling Meadows High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rolling Meadows High School
Rolling Meadows High School is a large high school in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, enrolling 1,956 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,956 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Township Hsd 214 spends $25,712 per pupil, 51% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students) and John Hersey High School (2,040 students) alongside Rolling Meadows 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 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 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
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% 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
$25,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,956 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 118.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170417000115
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 & staff
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes Rolling Meadows High School.
$25,712
Per student
+51%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
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 Rolling Meadows High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar 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
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Next steps
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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 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 #3 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.
Is Rolling Meadows High School a good school?
Rolling Meadows High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 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.