Watseka Comm High School

138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Watseka Comm High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (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 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Watseka Comm High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
311 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Watseka Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watseka Comm 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
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State Level (IL)
#1810 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watseka Comm 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 Watseka Comm 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
81%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Watseka Comm High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Watseka Comm High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watseka Comm High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watseka Comm High School's ranking?
Watseka Comm High School is ranked #1810 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Watseka Comm High School often compared to?
Watseka Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iroquois West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Watseka Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Watseka Comm High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Watseka Comm High School?
311 students attend Watseka Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Watseka Comm High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watseka Comm High School?
Watseka Comm High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watseka Comm High School offer ?
Watseka Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watseka Comm High School part of?
Watseka Comm High School is part of Iroquois County CUSD 9 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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