Rochester High School vs. Glenwood High School
Should you attend Rochester High School or Glenwood 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rochester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Glenwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Rochester High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Glenwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
692 students
1,484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
85 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#831 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
66%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
158
408
Grade 10 Students
176
346
Grade 11 Students
166
372
Grade 12 Students
192
358
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
90%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%