Rochelle Twp High School

www.rthsd212.org

863 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rochelle Township High School (RTHS), located in Rochelle, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. Operating under a philosophy focused on both academic rigor and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various vocational training opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the classroom, RTHS emphasizes a holistic high school experience through an active extracurricular program. Students can participate in a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which serve to foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to maintain a supportive learning environment, leveraging their facility on Flagg Road to provide the resources necessary for students to succeed in an evolving academic landscape.

863

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rochelle Twp High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	340
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	14

White
490 (56.8 %)
Hispanic
340 (39.4 %)
Two or More
14 (1.6 %)
Black
12 (1.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Rochelle Twp HSD 212
Phone:	(815)562-4161
Website:	http://www.rthsd212.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 215

Grade 10 257

Grade 11 200

Grade 12 191