Top 5 Best Decatur Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,230 students in Decatur, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, IL are William Harris Learning Academy, Milligan Rssp and Social-emotional Alt Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Decatur, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eisenhower High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Decatur, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Harris Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
620 E Garfield Ave, Kelley Mor
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Milligan Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3085
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Social-emotional Alt Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1499 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Technical Academy
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 872-4050
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St Marys Adolescent Educational Program
Alternative School
1800 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Decatur, Illinois

Decatur, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
2310 East Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Decatur, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur, IL include William Harris Learning Academy, Milligan Rssp and Social-emotional Alt Program.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur, IL?
9 public high schools are located in Decatur, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur, IL?
Decatur, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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