For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,170 students in 61109, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 61109, IL is Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61109 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61109, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61109 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61109, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Grades: 9-12
| 2,170 students
61109, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Ceanci 150 Training Program High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: 5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61109, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61109, IL include Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61109?
1 public high schools are located in 61109.
What is the racial composition of students in 61109?
61109 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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