Rockford East High School

www.rps205.com

1,718 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.

1,718

Total Students

90.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

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	468
Hispanic	493
Black	532
Asian	104
Two or More	114
American Indian	7

Black
532 (31.0 %)
Hispanic
493 (28.7 %)
White
468 (27.2 %)
Two or More
114 (6.6 %)
Asian
104 (6.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)

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:	1,718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 9 602

Grade 10 452

Grade 11 322

Grade 12 342