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Dekalb High School vs. Rock Island High School

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School Overview

School
Dekalb High School
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rock Island High School
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,070 students in grades 9-12, Dekalb 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,811 students in grades 9-12, Rock Island 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,070 students
1,811 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dekalb 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 Rock Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dekalb High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Island High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
102 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dekalb 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 Rock Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rock Island School District 41 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2311 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2806 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dekalb 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 Rock Island High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rock Island School District 41 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dekalb High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rock Island School District 41 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
77%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dekalb High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rock Island School District 41 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 Dekalb High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rock Island High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
555
511
Grade 10 Students
474
513
Grade 11 Students
530
415
Grade 12 Students
511
371

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rock Island School District 41 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rock Island School District 41 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rock Island School District 41 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
36%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rock Island School District 41 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
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dekalb High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rock Island School District 41 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rock Island School District 41 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
38%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 Rock Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rock Island School District 41 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dekalb High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 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 reduced-price lunch at Rock Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rock Island School District 41 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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