Rock Island High School

www.rimsd41.org

1,810 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.

1,810

Total Students

101.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

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	685
Hispanic	313
Black	544
Asian	117
Two or More	143
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
685 (37.9 %)
Black
544 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
313 (17.3 %)
Two or More
143 (7.9 %)
Asian
117 (6.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Rock Island SD 41
Phone:	(309)793-5950
Website:	http://www.rimsd41.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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 9 595

Grade 10 438

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 348