Rockford East High School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades 9 - 12
587th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Rockford East High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rockford East High School 587th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Rockford East High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Rockford East High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,708 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23.0% | 31.0% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 29.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 39.3% | 26.4% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 7.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 9.1% | 5.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Rockford East High School
Typical home value $191K in zip 61108 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Rockford East High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Roosevelt CenterRockford SD 205 · 2.8 mi away
- 1Jefferson High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 3.5 mi away592nd of 601
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 3Guilford High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 3.6 mi away480th of 601
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 3Auburn High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 4.9 mi away434th of 601
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 3Harlem High SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 6.9 mi away456th of 601
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 7Winnebago High SchoolWinnebago CUSD 323 · 9.7 mi away188th of 601
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 4Belvidere North High SchBelvidere CUSD 100 · 9.8 mi away374th of 601
ELA 47% · Math 29% - 2Belvidere High SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 11.2 mi away521st of 601
ELA 30% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rockford East High School in?
Rockford East High School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Rockford East High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rockford East High School 587th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rockford East High School?
Black 31%, Hispanic 29%, White 26%, Two or more races 8% (1,708 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rockford East High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61108 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.