Serving 130 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Cairo Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 67.5 square miles in Cairo, IL. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 12.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cairo Jr/sr High School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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 0.37, 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
#3201 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
78%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
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
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 87.6%.
How many students attend Cairo Jr/sr High School?
130 students attend Cairo Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cairo Jr/sr High School students are Black, 11% 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 11:1, 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 USD 1 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - To 4/4 (No School)
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of Student Attendance
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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