Rock Falls Township High School, better known as Rock Falls High School and its initialism RFHS, is a four-year public high school located in Rock Falls, Illinois.
Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Rock Falls Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Falls Township High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rock Falls Township High School's student population of 547 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Rock Falls Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Falls Township High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Falls Township High School's ranking?
Rock Falls Township High School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Rock Falls Township High School often compared to?
Rock Falls Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Falls Township High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Falls Township High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rock Falls Township High School?
547 students attend Rock Falls Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rock Falls Township High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Falls Township High School?
Rock Falls Township High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Falls Township High School offer ?
Rock Falls Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rock Falls Township High School part of?
Rock Falls Township High School is part of Rock Falls TWP HSD 301 School District.
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