Rock Island High School

Rock Island High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 25th Ave,  Rock Island, IL
Rock Island School District No. 41
3.5
2.6
1,801 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tim Wernentin
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
62%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
37.8%
Black
30.1%
Hispanic
17.3%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Black Hawk College 188 Students
Western Illinois University 177 Students
University of Iowa 171 Students
Illinois State University 142 Students
Augustana College - Illinois 126 Students
Northern Illinois University 120 Students
Bradley University 112 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 88 Students
St. Ambrose University 86 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 93 Students
Business 76 Students
Biology 58 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Elementary Education 26 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Education 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 192 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/4/2025
My experience has involved seeing administration and staff try to create a safe put together environment but lacking true connecting with many students. And a good number of students who have little to care for school. But a good enough amount who care about their education and are weary in their environment. Rock Island High School thrives in diversity but could work on communicating with students and even staff.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2025
The best parts of this school is the amount of diversity and religions and cultures we are able to share with each other, everyone is open to learning something new or trying something new.There is no bullying allowed at the school, students stick up for each other. The things i want to see change is the amount of security on the kids who do substances when they are not supposed to. Students at Rock Island High School are able to vape , smoke weed or do drugs or drink alcohol without getting in trouble, a officer can walk by and not say anything , but someone walking to get a drink of water is a issue
2.0 Alum
6/28/2023
deans do not do their job, they pick favorite students (students that are athletes), they lie to parents to get the students in trouble. one time there was a lock down because there was 22 fights in one school day & they called parents to say "the school is being locked down due to 1 big fight" which they lied about. multiple school shooting threats. doesn't help students with anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 11 Reviews
2.0 student
4/12/2025
I've been in the rock island school district my whole life. From RICMS to Washington to Now this high schoolThis place is AWFUL, top athletes get away with everything, there has been days where we have had over 10 fights, we go on "pause"(lock down) constantly, kids are always vaping in the bathroom...
1.0 other
3/28/2025
Shabby building. An administration that does not care. The HVAC systems do not work properly, you're always to hot or cold no matter the season. Its been this way for years. Staff lounges are cramped and dirty, there is no hot water for hand washing in staff restrooms. Building grounds are unkempt,...
1.0 parent
1/28/2020
I used to love the Rock Island/Milan School District. I really did. I took pride the the district and then I saw first hand how administrators (HR department) treated staff members.
5.0 other
5/22/2017
My student is completing his freshman year and our experience has been very positive.

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Rock Island High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rock Island, IL and is served by the Rock Island School District No. 41 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,801 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Rock Island High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $162,868. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Alleman High School, Quad Cities Christian Junior and Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Rock Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rock Island High School.

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