Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(217)783-2125
- Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School serves 210 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
School Overview
- Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 210 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3338 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 100% | 49% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.32 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School is Beecher City Junior Senior High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beecher City Junior Senior High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Beecher City Junior Senior High School (5.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beecher City Beecher City Junior Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 160 students
5.4 miles
438 E State Hwy 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618)487-5117 5.4 6-12 160 - Beecher City Beecher City Grade School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 134 students
5.6 miles
306 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618)487-5108 5.6 PK-5 134 - Herrick Cowden-herrick Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 158 students
6.7 miles
301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618)428-5223 6.7 K-5 158 - Shelbyville Main Street Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-3 | 315 students
11.9 miles
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217)774-4731 11.9 1-3 315 - Shelbyville Moulton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 4-8 | 459 students
12.1 miles
1101 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217)774-2169 12.1 4-8 459
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