Edwardsville Senior High School is a public high school located in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Serving 2,342 students in grades 9-12, Edwardsville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwardsville High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Edwardsville, IL, encompassing approximately 176.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edwardsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edwardsville High School's student population of 2,342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville High School is 0.44, 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
#701 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)29.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwardsville High School's ranking?
Edwardsville High School is ranked #701 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Edwardsville High School often compared to?
Edwardsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edwardsville High School?
The graduation rate of Edwardsville High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Edwardsville High School?
2,342 students attend Edwardsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Edwardsville High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwardsville High School?
Edwardsville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edwardsville High School offer ?
Edwardsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edwardsville High School part of?
Edwardsville High School is part of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.
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