Clinton Community High School is a secondary school located in Clinton, Illinois, USA. Students who attend the school live in Clinton and surrounding towns such as Wapella, Kenney, Hallsville and Lane. The superintendent is Curt Nettles and the principal is Jerry Wayne.
Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Clinton 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton High School's student population of 507 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clinton 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 Clinton High School is 0.25, 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
#2160 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Clinton High School's ranking?
Clinton High School is ranked #2160 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clinton High School?
The graduation rate of Clinton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clinton High School?
507 students attend Clinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Clinton High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clinton High School offer ?
Clinton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clinton High School part of?
Clinton High School is part of Clinton CUSD 15 School District.
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