Cahokia High School is a public high school in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, United States that is part of the Cahokia Unit School District 187.
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Cahokia 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cahokia High School's student population of 850 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
850 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cahokia 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 Cahokia High School is 0.21, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Comanche
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cahokia High School's ranking?
Cahokia High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cahokia High School often compared to?
Cahokia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East St Louis Senior High School, Siu Charter School Of East St Louis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cahokia High School?
The graduation rate of Cahokia High School is 60%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Cahokia High School?
850 students attend Cahokia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cahokia High School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cahokia High School?
Cahokia High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cahokia High School offer ?
Cahokia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cahokia High School part of?
Cahokia High School is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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