Rock Island High School

www.rimsd41.org

1,812 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rock Island High School, located in the Quad Cities region of Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Rock Island-Milan School District. Known locally as "Rocky," the school has a long-standing history and serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and various vocational and technical training opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rock Island High School is deeply embedded in the community culture, boasting a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The school is highly recognized for its competitive athletic programs, extensive fine arts department, and numerous student-led organizations. With its iconic stadium and storied sports history, the school remains a focal point of community pride and spirit, consistently striving to foster an inclusive environment that promotes both scholastic achievement and personal development for its students.

1,812

Total Students

104.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Island High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	627
Hispanic	309
Black	594
Asian	134
Two or More	140
American Indian	5

White
627 (34.7%)
Black
594 (32.8%)
Hispanic
309 (17.1%)
Two or More
140 (7.7%)
Asian
134 (7.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rock Island SD 41
Phone:	(309)793-5950
Website:	http://www.rimsd41.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 548

Grade 10 461

Grade 11 446

Grade 12 357

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rock Island High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	548
Grade 10	461
Grade 11	446
Grade 12	357

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rock Island High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	906	50%
Male	903	49.8%
Not Specified	3	0.2%

High School 11th - 12th