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Auburn High School vs. Rockford East High School

Should you attend Auburn High School or Rockford East High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Auburn High School
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rockford East High School
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,985 students in grades 9-12, Auburn 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,708 students in grades 9-12, Rockford East 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,985 students
1,708 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Auburn High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rockford East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Auburn High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rockford East High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
100 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Auburn High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rockford East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rockford East High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1878 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3192 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Auburn High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rockford East High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
6%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rockford East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
68%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Auburn High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rockford East High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Auburn High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rockford East High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
694
568
Grade 10 Students
513
442
Grade 11 Students
423
370
Grade 12 Students
355
328

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Auburn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rockford East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Auburn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rockford East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
42%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Auburn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rockford East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Auburn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rockford East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Auburn High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rockford East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockford School District 205 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Auburn High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rockford East High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Auburn High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rockford East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Auburn High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rockford East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockford School District 205 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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