Serving 113 students in grades 7-12, Cairo Jr/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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cairo Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cairo Jr/sr High School's student population of 113 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cairo Jr/sr 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 Cairo Jr/sr High School is 0.29, 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
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
84%
17%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
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 Cairo Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cairo Jr/sr High School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cairo Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cairo Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cairo Jr/sr High School?
113 students attend Cairo Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cairo Jr/sr High School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cairo Jr/sr High School?
Cairo Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cairo Jr/sr High School offer ?
Cairo Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cairo Jr/sr High School part of?
Cairo Jr/sr High School is part of Cairo USD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Spring Vacation (No School) (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Spring Vacation (No School) (Events)
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Student Attendance (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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