Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Jamaica High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jamaica CUSD 12 School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamaica High School?
The graduation rate of Jamaica High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jamaica High School?
116 students attend Jamaica High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jamaica High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica High School?
Jamaica High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jamaica High School offer ?
Jamaica High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jamaica High School part of?
Jamaica High School is part of Jamaica CUSD 12 School District.
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