Serving 1,023 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 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carbondale Comm H S serves an attendance zone that covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 135.5 square miles around Carbondale, IL. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Carbondale Comm High School's student population of 1,023 students has grown by 5% 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
1,023 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
Average Class Size
18 students
School Motto
Providing students a personal pathway to a productive future.
School Rankings
Carbondale Comm 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 Carbondale Comm High School is 0.68, 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)
27%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Terriers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbondale Comm High School's ranking?
Carbondale Comm 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 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Carbondale Comm High School?
1,023 students attend Carbondale Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Carbondale Comm High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 10/10/2025
Large amount of fighting + a week bullying policy, mainly among black students. I moved out of the district due to said issues solely.
1 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
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.
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