Serving 120 students in grades 7-12, Cairo Jr/sr 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cairo Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cairo Jr/sr High School's student population of 120 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Cairo Jr/sr 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 Cairo Jr/sr High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3201 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
77%
17%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
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 Cairo Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cairo Jr/sr High School is ranked #3201 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cairo Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cairo Jr/sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cairo Jr/sr High School?
120 students attend Cairo Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cairo Jr/sr High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo Jr/sr High School?
Cairo Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cairo Jr/sr High School offer ?
Cairo Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cairo Jr/sr High School part of?
Cairo Jr/sr High School is part of Cairo Unified School District 1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Christmas Vacation (No School)
January 02, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of Student Attendance
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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