Enrollment
1,862
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Moline, IL
United Twp High School
Federal NCES profile for United Twp High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173987004008
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United Twp High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in East Moline · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,862
- students enrolled
United Twp High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United Twp High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in East Moline, IL.
School address
District: United Twp Hsd 30 · Illinois
NCES ID 173987004008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How United Twp High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at United Twp High School
United Twp High School is a large high school in East Moline, Illinois, enrolling 1,862 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 31% 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 97% of state schools at 1,862 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding United Twp Hsd 30 spends $13,594 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 178 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
United Twp Hsd 30 operates only this one school, so United Twp High School has no district-mates to compare against locally. At 1,862 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Illinois, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 United Twp High School compares
United Twp 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,862 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,862
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$13,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 178 expulsions.
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 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, United Twp 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 United Twp Hsd 30, which includes United Twp High School.
$13,594
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 36.0%
Federal 10.4%
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.
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 (~1,862 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about United Twp High School
How many students attend United Twp High School?
United Twp High School has 1,862 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Twp High School?
The student-teacher ratio at United Twp High School is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United Twp High School?
The largest demographic group at United Twp High School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in East Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United Twp High School?
United Twp High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 United Twp High School rank among public schools in East Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, United Twp High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in East Moline, 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 East Moline on the city page.
Is United Twp High School a good school?
United Twp High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 United Twp Hsd 30?
None reported; United Twp Hsd 30 operates only United Twp High School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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