Serving 1,943 students in grades 9-12, Argo Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Argo Community High School's student population of 1,943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Argo Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argo Community High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
54%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argo Community High School's ranking?
Argo Community High School is ranked #2020 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Argo Community High School often compared to?
Argo Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amos Alonzo Stagg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argo Community High School?
The graduation rate of Argo Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Argo Community High School?
1,943 students attend Argo Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Argo Community High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argo Community High School?
Argo Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Argo Community High School offer ?
Argo Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Argo Community High School part of?
Argo Community High School is part of Argo CHSD 217 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (Athletics)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Athletics)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Athletics)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Athletics)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Athletics)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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