Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Argenta-oreana 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Argenta-oreana High School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Argenta-oreana 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 Argenta-oreana High School is 0.32, 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
#2441 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argenta-oreana High School's ranking?
Argenta-oreana High School is ranked #2441 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Argenta-oreana High School often compared to?
Argenta-oreana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School, Mt Zion High School, Maroa-forsyth Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argenta-oreana High School?
The graduation rate of Argenta-oreana High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Argenta-oreana High School?
276 students attend Argenta-oreana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Argenta-oreana High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Argenta-oreana High School?
Argenta-oreana High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Argenta-oreana High School offer ?
Argenta-oreana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Argenta-oreana High School part of?
Argenta-oreana High School is part of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District.
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