Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Egyptian Sr 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Egyptian Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Egyptian Sr High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Egyptian Sr 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 Egyptian Sr High School is 0.29, 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
#1779 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
23%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Egyptian Sr High School's ranking?
Egyptian Sr High School is ranked #1779 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Egyptian Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Egyptian Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Egyptian Sr High School?
88 students attend Egyptian Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Egyptian Sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Egyptian Sr High School?
Egyptian Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Egyptian Sr High School offer ?
Egyptian Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Egyptian Sr High School part of?
Egyptian Sr High School is part of Egyptian CUSD 5 School District.
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