Charleston High School is a public high school in Charleston, Illinois, United States.
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Charleston High School ranks in the top 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Charleston High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Charleston, IL, encompassing approximately 231.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 11.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleston High School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
795 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleston 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 Charleston High School is 0.38, 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
#1734 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
65-69%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston High School's ranking?
Charleston High School is ranked #1734 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Charleston High School often compared to?
Charleston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattoon High School, Oakland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of Charleston High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Charleston High School?
795 students attend Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Charleston High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleston High School offer ?
Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charleston High School part of?
Charleston High School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District.
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