Rock Falls High School

What Rock Falls High School does

Rock Falls High School is a public secondary school operated by Rock Falls Township High School District #301, located at 101 12th Avenue in Rock Falls, Illinois. It serves grades 9-12 students from the surrounding district catchment area, delivering a comprehensive education through 11 academic departments (Business, English, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Industrial Arts, Math, Media Center/Library, PE/Health/Drivers Ed, Science, and Social Studies). The school supplements academics with a competitive IHSA athletics program spanning more than 12 sports, 15+ student clubs and activities including theater productions and music, and student support services covering counseling, special education, and the McKinney-Vento homeless assistance program in partnership with the Whiteside County Regional Office of Education.

The institution's technology stack is composed entirely of third-party educational SaaS products rather than proprietary systems: Skyward for student information and family access, Google Workspace for Education, Xello for career readiness, TurnItIn for plagiarism detection, Paper.co for writing assistance, RevTrak for fee/lunch payments, and Jostens for yearbooks. The school website (rfhs301.org) is maintained by Stahr Media, and the organization uses Fathom Analytics and Perry Weather for communications and closure alerts. Social media presence spans Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X accounts for the school, athletics, and music programs.

Rock Falls High School is funded primarily through local property taxes, Illinois state education funding, and federal grants as a public school district. Ancillary revenue streams include student-paid participation fees for athletics ($75/year, $150 family cap) and activities ($75/year, $150 family cap), annual parking permits ($30), school lunch payments (with free/reduced lunch available), letter jacket item sales ($8-$14 per item), and merchandise commissions through Rokkitwear and Spirit Shop. A separate 501(c)(3) Alumni Association (RFHSAA), formed in 2019, supports fundraising and community projects. The institution is governed by an elected/appointed Board of Education led by President Merle Gaulrapp and administered by Superintendent Dr. Josh Segura.

Name

Rock Falls High School

Legal name

Rock Falls High School

Website

https://rfhs301.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rock Falls High School is a public high school operated by Rock Falls Township High School District #301 in Illinois, serving grades 9-12 students with academic programs across 11 departments, competitive IHSA athletics, and 15+ extracurricular activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Community Service & Service-Learning Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAI)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school athletics
• Extracurricular activities
• College preparation
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public high school funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding. Operates as Rock Falls Township High School District #301.
2. Student Activity and Athletic Fees: Participation fees charged to students for athletics ($75 annual, $150 family cap) and activities ($75 annual, $150 family cap). These fees cover participation in sports and extracurricular activities.
3. Parking Permits: Students can purchase annual parking permits for $30 per school year.
4. Lunch Services: School lunch program with free/reduced lunch available through Illinois state program. Students with negative balances may be restricted from a la carte purchases.
5. Letter Jacket Sales: Sales of letters, numerals, and patches for letter jackets to students earning athletic/activity recognition. Costs range from $8-$14 per item.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rock Falls High School is a public grades 9-12 secondary school delivering a comprehensive curriculum across 11 academic departments, complemented by a competitive IHSA athletics program (12+ sports), 15+ extracurricular clubs, theater productions, food service, and student support services such as counseling, special education, college/career planning via Xello, McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, and E-Learning capability for weather or emergency closures. The school is operated by Rock Falls Township High School District #301 and funded through public taxation with ancillary fees for optional participation, parking, and merchandise.

Product overview

Rock Falls High School provides educational services through a comprehensive high school with academic programs across 11 departments (Business, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Industrial Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, PE/Health/Drivers Ed, and Media Center). The school offers competitive athletic programs (football, basketball, cross country, golf, swimming, track, wrestling, baseball, softball, volleyball, dance, cheer), 15+ clubs and activities (including theater productions, National Honor Society, and music), and student support services including counseling, McKinney-Vento homeless assistance, and e-learning capabilities. Additional services include an Alumni Association (RFHSAA), food service program, and Skyward-based parent/student portal for grades and registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Grades 9-12 Curriculum) Comprehensive high school curriculum across 11 academic departments including Business, English, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Industrial Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, PE/Health/Drivers Ed, and Media Center/Library. For grades 9-12 students enrolled in Rock Falls Township High School District #301.
• Athletic Programs Competitive sports programs including football, basketball, cross country, golf, swimming, track & field, wrestling, baseball, softball, volleyball, dance team, and cheerleading. Includes a co-op swimming program with Sterling schools. For enrolled students; governed by IHSA compliance.
• Clubs and Activities Program Student organizations including Arts Club, B.L.A.S.T. mentoring, B.L.I.N.D. leadership, History Club, Junior Optimist Club, Library Club, Music, National Honor Society, Scholastic Bowl, Science Club, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Thespian Troupe, and Yearbook. For enrolled students seeking social development and community engagement.
• Theater Productions Two theater productions per school year alternating between plays and musicals, involving play direction and Thespian Troupe/honor society participation. For enrolled students and the broader school community.
• Student Services Counseling and student support services including college/military visit coordination, financial aid and scholarship assistance, distance learning options (BYU online coursework), special education coordination, social worker services, and student assistance program. For enrolled students and their families.
• Food Service Program School lunch program with free/reduced lunch applications available through the Illinois state program, lunch account management via RevTrak payment portal, and nutritional information. For enrolled students, with eligibility verification for free/reduced pricing.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Program Homeless student identification and assistance program providing school supplies, tutoring referrals, health services, parent education, and barrier removal for educational success. A sub-grant-funded service in partnership with Whiteside County ROE. For identified homeless students in Whiteside County districts.
• Rock Falls High School Alumni Association (RFHSAA) 501(c)(3) charitable organization connecting Rock Falls High School alumni, facilitating donations, organizing networking events and class reunions, coordinating board meetings, and undertaking school improvement projects such as athletic field bathroom facilities. Free membership for all alumni and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• McKinney-Vento Homeless Program assists in identifying homeless students and providing educational support including school supplies, tutoring, health referrals, and parent education.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rock Falls Optimist ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2019The Rock Falls Optimist Club sponsors the RFHS Junior Optimist Club, a community service organization with motto 'Kids helping kids.' The Junior Optimist Club is the school's dedicated community service club with annual events including Optimist Fishing Derby, Night for the Homeless fundraiser, Highway Clean-Up, and Christmas walks. Rock Falls High School was the first chartered Junior Optimist Club in Illinois among five such clubs statewide.
• RokkitwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRokkitwear is an online merchandise platform that allows Rock Falls High School to sell branded Rocket Wear. Every purchase through Rokkitwear supports Rock Falls High School.
• Spirit ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpirit Shop is an alternative online merchandise platform for Rock Falls High School branded apparel. Every purchase through Spirit Shop supports Rock Falls High School.
• Whiteside County Regional Office of Education (ROE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Program is a sub-grant funded program that assists Whiteside County school districts in identifying homeless students and providing families with assistance. Professional development is provided to liaisons, school districts, and community agencies by Whiteside County ROE to increase awareness of homeless education.
• Brigham Young University (BYU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock Falls High School recommends BYU for online distance learning and independent study courses. Students can access college-level coursework through BYU's online platform.
• JostensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJostens provides yearbook services to Rock Falls High School, including the Jostens Yearbook program for students and parents.
• Stahr MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStahr Media maintains and designs the Rock Falls High School website (rfhs301.org), implementing accessibility standards and current WCAG guidelines.
• Sterling Co-op (Swimming)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRock Falls High School participates in a cooperative swimming program with Sterling schools, allowing students to compete in swimming through the Sterling Co-op.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dixon High School: Dixon High School is a public high school in Dixon, Illinois serving a similarly sized rural community in the Sauk Valley region, with comparable IHSA athletics, college-prep curriculum, and student services profile to RFHS.
• Morrison High School: Morrison High School is a public high school in Morrison, Illinois within Whiteside County, serving a comparable small-town catchment with overlapping IHSA conference participation and similar extracurricular structure.
• Sterling High School: Sterling High School is a public high school in Sterling, Illinois — the closest neighboring district within Whiteside County and an existing cooperative partner with RFHS for swimming, making it the most direct peer in size, geography, and curricular offering.
• Oregon High School: Oregon High School is a public high school in Oregon, Illinois serving a similar rural Ogle County community with a comparable curriculum footprint and athletic offerings.
• Rochelle Township High School: Rochelle Township High School is a public high school in Rochelle, Illinois — a similar small-town Illinois district comparable in enrollment size, athletic programs, and curricular scope to Rock Falls.

Others

• PowerSchool: PowerSchool is a leading K-12 SIS and education technology vendor used by many Illinois school districts as an alternative to Skyward, providing a benchmark for the operational technology layer supporting peers of RFHS.
• Skyward (Student Information System): Skyward is the SIS vendor whose Family Access portal RFHS uses for grades, attendance, registration, and fee payment; included as a critical technology supplier that other peer districts also rely on.

Broad incumbents

• Rockford Public Schools District 205: Rockford Public Schools is the large urban district serving the broader northern Illinois region; it overlaps with RFHS's geography and operates the same core curriculum and IHSA athletics structure at much larger scale.
• DeKalb High School: DeKalb High School is a larger public high school in nearby DeKalb, Illinois operating in the same regional market with a broader academic and athletic program, serving as a broader incumbent comparison for tier-of-district benchmarking.

Emerging players

• Illinois Math and Science Academy: IMSA is a public residential STEM magnet high school in Illinois that competes with district high schools for advanced learners and college-prep positioning; an emerging/differentiated alternative within the same state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RFHSAthletics
• Facebookfacebook.com/rockfallshighschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/rfhsrockets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/rock-falls-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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