Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Carrier Mills-stonefort 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district and spans approximately 56.4 square miles in Carrier Mills, IL. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School's student population of 94 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrier Mills-stonefort High School is 0.33, 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
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrier Mills-stonefort High School's ranking?
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrier Mills-stonefort High School?
The graduation rate of Carrier Mills-stonefort High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Carrier Mills-stonefort High School?
94 students attend Carrier Mills-stonefort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Carrier Mills-stonefort High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrier Mills-stonefort High School?
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carrier Mills-stonefort High School offer ?
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carrier Mills-stonefort High School part of?
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School is part of Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2 School District.
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