Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Amboy 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amboy High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Amboy, IL, covering approximately 203.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amboy High School's student population of 229 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amboy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amboy High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2757 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amboy High School's ranking?
Amboy High School is ranked #2757 out of 3,542 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 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amboy High School?
The graduation rate of Amboy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Amboy High School?
229 students attend Amboy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Amboy High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amboy High School?
Amboy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amboy High School offer ?
Amboy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amboy High School part of?
Amboy High School is part of Amboy CUSD 272 School District.
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