Serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12, Cary-grove Community High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cary-grove Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cary-grove Community High School's student population of 1,516 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cary-grove Community High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cary-grove Community High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cary-grove Community High School's ranking?
Cary-grove Community High School is ranked #625 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cary-grove Community High School often compared to?
Cary-grove Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cary-grove Community High School?
The graduation rate of Cary-grove Community High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cary-grove Community High School?
1,516 students attend Cary-grove Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cary-grove Community High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cary-grove Community High School?
Cary-grove Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cary-grove Community High School offer ?
Cary-grove Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cary-grove Community High School part of?
Cary-grove Community High School is part of CHSD 155 School District.
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