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 237 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambridge Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 88.3 square miles in Cambridge, IL. The typical drive to the school from any point in the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located roughly 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cambridge Jr/sr High School's student population of 237 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
237 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Jr/sr High School is 0.04, 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
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 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 Alwood Middle/high School, Geneseo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
237 students attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cambridge Jr/sr High School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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