Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Armstrong 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 ≤20% (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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Armstrong High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Armstrong, IL, encompassing approximately 134.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Armstrong High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Armstrong 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 Armstrong High School is 0.17, 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
#2347 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong High School's ranking?
Armstrong High School is ranked #2347 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Armstrong High School often compared to?
Armstrong High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coop High School 1, Lane Technical High School, J Sterling Morton East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Armstrong High School?
The graduation rate of Armstrong High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Armstrong High School?
114 students attend Armstrong High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Armstrong High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Armstrong High School?
Armstrong High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Armstrong High School offer ?
Armstrong High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Armstrong High School part of?
Armstrong High School is part of Armstrong TWP HSD 225 School District.
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