Massac County High School

2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Massac County 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Massac County High School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
559 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Massac County 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 Massac County High School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2024 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massac County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massac County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
81%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Massac County High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Massac County High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Massac County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massac County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Massac County High School's ranking?
Massac County High School is ranked #2024 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Massac County High School?
The graduation rate of Massac County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Massac County High School?
559 students attend Massac County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Massac County High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Massac County High School?
Massac County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Massac County High School offer ?
Massac County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Massac County High School part of?
Massac County High School is part of Massac Ud 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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