Rockford East High School

www.rps205.com

1,719 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rockford East High School, located at 2929 Charles Street in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Rockford Public School District 205. As one of the city’s major secondary institutions, it is known for its long-standing history and its role as a diverse hub for students across the east side of Rockford. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of core academic subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Rockford East is deeply ingrained in the community through its robust extracurricular programs, including a storied athletic tradition—often recognized by its "E-Rabs" mascot—as well as various fine arts, clubs, and service organizations. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit. By providing a wide spectrum of resources and opportunities, Rockford East aims to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary to navigate post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the greater Rockford community.

1,719

Total Students

105.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockford East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	507
Black	521
Asian	89
Two or More	130
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

Black
521 (30.3%)
Hispanic
507 (29.5%)
White
458 (26.6%)
Two or More
130 (7.6%)
Asian
89 (5.2%)
American Indian
12 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)229-2100
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 9 528

Grade 10 473

Grade 11 368

Grade 12 350

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rockford East High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	528
Grade 10	473
Grade 11	368
Grade 12	350

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rockford East High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	812	47.2%
Male	907	52.8%

High School 9th - 12th

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High School 9th - 12th