Eastland High School, also known as Eastland, or EHS, is a public four-year high school located at 500 School Drive in Lanark, Illinois, a small city in Carroll County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. EHS serves the communities and surrounding areas of Lanark, Lake Carroll, Georgetown, and Shannon.
Serving 298 students in grades 7-12, Eastland Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastland Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lanark, IL, covering approximately 154.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastland Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Eastland Jr/sr High School's student population of 298 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
298 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastland Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastland Jr/sr High School is 0.20, 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
#661 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
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
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastland Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Eastland Jr/sr High School is ranked #661 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Eastland Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Eastland Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School, West Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastland Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Eastland Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Eastland Jr/sr High School?
298 students attend Eastland Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eastland Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastland Jr/sr High School?
Eastland Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eastland Jr/sr High School offer ?
Eastland Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eastland Jr/sr High School part of?
Eastland Jr/sr High School is part of Eastland CUSD 308 School District.
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