Serving 1,480 students in grades 9-12, Crete-monee 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crete-Monee High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Crete, IL, covering approximately 78.3 square miles. The average drive to the school from various points within the zone typically takes 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crete-monee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crete-monee High School's student population of 1,480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
Campus Size
103 acres
Average Class Size
28 students
School Rankings
Crete-monee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crete-monee High School is 0.57, 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
#2962 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crete-monee High School's ranking?
Crete-monee High School is ranked #2962 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Crete-monee High School often compared to?
Crete-monee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainfield North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crete-monee High School?
The graduation rate of Crete-monee High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Crete-monee High School?
1,480 students attend Crete-monee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Crete-monee High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete-monee High School?
Crete-monee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crete-monee High School offer ?
Crete-monee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crete-monee High School part of?
Crete-monee High School is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
School Calendar
View the Crete-monee High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Seniors Last Day
May 11, 2027 (Tuesday)
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