Moline High School is a public four-year high school located in Moline, Illinois, a city in Rock Island County, in the Midwest area of the United States. The school is the only public high school in the city of Moline, and is part of Moline-Coal Valley School District #40.
Serving 2,206 students in grades 9-12, Moline Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moline Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Moline Sr High School's student population of 2,206 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Moline Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moline Sr High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1949 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
33%
28%
Black
11%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moline Sr High School's ranking?
Moline Sr High School is ranked #1949 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Moline Sr High School often compared to?
Moline Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Island High School, United Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moline Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Moline Sr High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Moline Sr High School?
2,206 students attend Moline Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Moline Sr High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moline Sr High School?
Moline Sr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moline Sr High School offer ?
Moline Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Moline Sr High School part of?
Moline Sr High School is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District.
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