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Township High School District No. 214

Rolling Meadows High School

#39 in Best Public High Schools in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 403 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Rolling Meadows High School is a top rated, public school located in Rolling Meadows, IL. It has 1,925 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading.
    Address
    2901 Central Rd
    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
    Telephone
    (847) 718-5600
    Website
    d214.org

    Rolling Meadows High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    54%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    50%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1210
    181 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    350 responses
    AP Enrollment
    43%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $65,173
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,269
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $224,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.35 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.35 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 171 responses
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    • Football games
      17%
    • Homecoming
      15%
    • Spirit week
      13%
    • Pep Rallies
      12%
    • Variety Show
      12%
    • Senior sleep out
      11%
    • Orchesis Show
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,925
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    26%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.45 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.45 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.45 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $96,394
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0.7%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.54 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.54 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.54 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,256/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.59 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.59 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.59 responses
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    Rolling Meadows High School Reviews

    403 reviews
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    Rolling Meadows is an overall great school. With challenging academics, friendly staff, and inclusive students, my experience here has been really fun. The diversity we have is also really great!
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    Rolling Meadows High School was one of the first places where I felt free to explore my educational and social settings. Like almost any high school, there were teachers who were passionate about their jobs and sharing their dedication to learning and development with students, just as there were teachers who displayed far less passion on a daily basis. Luckily, the former group far outranked the latter, and as a student, I was similarly inspired by staff to think more deeply, question what needed to be questioned, and push for more personal and group success. The school also offered numerous after-school activities to connect with students, although often I noticed students, including myself, feel pressure to join as many extracurriculars as possible not because of total enjoyment of the subject but to stand out during college admissions, which often lead to more stress and scheduling difficulties that were in the end largely unnecessary.
    Overall, I had a great experience at Rolling Meadows High School. I involved myself in many things and was always busy. I took AP classes, participated in sports, and took part in class council and NHS. All the teachers I had were caring, passionate, and always willing to help. Because of the classes I was in and the teachers I had, I felt like I was prepared academically for college. I do think though that they could have done a better job of preparing us for what college is… the experiences and responsibilities that come along with living away from home. It’s something that most seniors don’t want to hear about because it is a waste of time; however, I think it would have been beneficial to get some more alumni in who were willing to share their different experiences on multiple occasions. They did it once a couple months before we graduated but I would have loved to have had more personal connections with some alumni while being at the high school.