Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Crab Orchard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crab Orchard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Crab Orchard High School's student population of 155 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
155 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard High School is 0.06, 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
#2211 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crab Orchard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crab Orchard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/25000/24596/crab-orchard-high-school-chart-SyybEf.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
n/a
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
97%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crab Orchard High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crab Orchard High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/25000/24596/crab-orchard-high-school-chart-7sfgQ6.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Crab Orchard High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Crab Orchard High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/25000/24596/crab-orchard-high-school-chart-7sfgPr.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Crab Orchard High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Crab Orchard High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/25000/24596/crab-orchard-high-school-chart-T4i6g6.png)
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crab Orchard High School's ranking?
Crab Orchard High School is ranked #2211 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Crab Orchard High School often compared to?
Crab Orchard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffs High School, Il Valley Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crab Orchard High School?
The graduation rate of Crab Orchard High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crab Orchard High School?
155 students attend Crab Orchard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Crab Orchard High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crab Orchard High School?
Crab Orchard High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crab Orchard High School offer ?
Crab Orchard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crab Orchard High School part of?
Crab Orchard High School is part of Crab Orchard CUSD 3 School District.
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