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Rockford School District No. 205

Rockford East High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Rockford, IL
  • 139 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Rockford East High School is a public school located in Rockford, IL. It has 1,995 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading.
    Address
    2929 Charles St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Telephone
    (815) 229-2100
    Website
    www3.rps205.com/pages/default.aspx
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    Rockford East High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    22%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    18%
    Average Graduation Rate
    67%
    Average SAT
    1090
    63 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    70 responses
    AP Enrollment
    9%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $41,991
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $731
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $89,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 51 responses
    Report
    • Football
      20%
    • Prom
      18%
    • Homecoming
      16%
    • Powderpuff
      16%
    • Basketball
      10%
    • Musical
      6%
    • Paint the Dam
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,995
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    48%
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $59,119
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.4%
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.26 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.26 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.26 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,594/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
    34%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
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    I am currently a junior and I love this school especially its diversity. However, the disciplinary policy at the school is not enforced as much as it should be. They don't prepare students for college enough. The teachers are nice (most of them) some of them mostly math teachers don't really care about students grades, they teach way too quick for students to comprehend to their full extent.
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    Teachers really care about their students and the sports programs are great! The student body really comes together and supports each other.
    East High School is a very dark and brooding place, almost like a prison. The security guards don't treat the students there, but I suppose they protect them well enough. I did enjoy my time here though, four years to be exact. The teachers were nice but strict. The food was pretty good but the cleanliness wasn't up to par. Plenty of sports to offer and tons of clubs. As far as readiness for college, East could have done better. The administration isn't always fair and they often result to suspension often whether it is in school or out of school. They aren't very good at listening and the counselors don't seem to put in enough work with the graduating seniors. All in all it was an okay school.