Cambridge High School, or CHS, is a public four-year high school located at 300 S. West St. in Cambridge, Illinois, a village in Cambridge Township of Henry County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 235 students in grades 6-12, Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cambridge Jr/sr High School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Jr/sr High School is 0.02, 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
#1339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School is ranked #1339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cambridge Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Cambridge Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneseo High School, Alwood Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
235 students attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cambridge Jr/sr High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
Cambridge 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 Cambridge Jr/sr High School offer ?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cambridge Jr/sr High School part of?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School is part of Cambridge CUSD 227 School District.
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