Serving 995 students in grades 9-12, Carbondale Comm 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carbondale Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carbondale Comm High School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
995 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carbondale Comm 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 Carbondale Comm High School is 0.67, 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
#1246 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
31%
16%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Terriers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbondale Comm High School's ranking?
Carbondale Comm High School is ranked #1246 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carbondale Comm High School often compared to?
Carbondale Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphysboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carbondale Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Carbondale Comm High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carbondale Comm High School?
995 students attend Carbondale Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carbondale Comm High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbondale Comm High School?
Carbondale Comm High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carbondale Comm High School offer ?
Carbondale Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carbondale Comm High School part of?
Carbondale Comm High School is part of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District.
School Reviews
2 7/5/2021
Moved to Carbondale to teach at SIU and brought daughter who finished high school at CCHS. Great experience. Very welcoming and having a higher diversity than neighboring high schools was why we picked it to avoid racist environment. Not enough AP classes, which was an issue with college admissions and scholarships, but honors classes were excellent and higher quality than the AP classes in high performing public high school she went to before we arrived. Best thing about her experience was that students were kind and normal, unlike some of the craziness of wealthy surburban areas in the US where so many students have psychological issues from the competitive stress.
5 1/30/2021
CCHS is a wonderful and diverse learning environment. Administration is effective and transparent with students, staff, and parents. Counselors and teachers have been amazing! Going above and beyond to ensure the students understand and succeed. Students are provided with a strong college and career readiness and are getting the opportunities they need to succeed. CCHS has a welcoming feeling from the time you walk through the doors until you leave, you are greeted with smiles and hello's. A school where students have a voice.
1 3/20/2020
This school building is decent, but the teachers there don't take the time to sit down with the students that need the help and they just let them fail and the government is like Why did these students fail? Well, this is the reason.
2 12/7/2015
Large amount of fighting + a week bullying policy, mainly among black students. I moved out of the district due to said issues solely.
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