Rockford Science & Technical Academy serves 364 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
27%
Black
40%
17%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rockford Science & Technical Academy?
364 students attend Rockford Science & Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rockford Science & Technical Academy students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockford Science & Technical Academy?
Rockford Science & Technical Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockford Science & Technical Academy offer ?
Rockford Science & Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockford Science & Technical Academy part of?
Rockford Science & Technical Academy is part of Rockford School District 205.
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