Carmi-White County High School is a public high school in Carmi, Illinois, United States. It is a part of Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5. The school district includes Carmi, Crossville, Maunie, and Phillipstown.
Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Carmi-white County 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carmi-white County High School's student population of 405 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1885
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carmi-white County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmi-white County High School is 0.13, 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
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmi-white County High School's ranking?
Carmi-white County High School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carmi-white County High School?
The graduation rate of Carmi-white County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carmi-white County High School?
405 students attend Carmi-white County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Carmi-white County High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmi-white County High School?
Carmi-white County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carmi-white County High School offer ?
Carmi-white County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carmi-white County High School part of?
Carmi-white County High School is part of Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District.
School Reviews
1 4/27/2020
Students are disruptive and disobedient. They are not interested in learning, only in getting through the day so they can leave school and party with their friends.
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