Fisher Junior-Senior High School is located in Fisher, Illinois, a small farming community near Champaign, Illinois. The current high school was built in 1963 and has been operating since the fall of 1964. Its first graduating class was in the spring of 1895. It is in a small town of approximately 1,800 people.
Serving 284 students in grades 7-12, Fisher Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fisher Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 103.5 square miles in Fisher, IL. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fisher Jr/sr High School's student population of 284 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fisher Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher Jr/sr High School is 0.17, 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
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 Fisher Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Fisher Jr/sr High School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fisher Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Fisher Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rantoul Twp High School, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fisher Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Fisher Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Fisher Jr/sr High School?
284 students attend Fisher Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fisher Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fisher Jr/sr High School?
Fisher Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fisher Jr/sr High School offer ?
Fisher Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fisher Jr/sr High School part of?
Fisher Jr/sr High School is part of Fisher CUSD 1 School District.
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