Frankfort Community High School is a public high school located in West Frankfort, Illinois serving grades 9 to 12. The campus consists of five buildings: FCHS Main School Building, Max Morris Gymnasium, FCHS Vocational Building, Johnson Field, and the FCHS Weight Training Facility.
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Frankfort Comm 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frankfort Comm High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in West Frankfort, IL, encompassing approximately 57.6 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge located around 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frankfort Comm High School's student population of 416 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Frankfort Comm 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 Frankfort Comm High School is 0.15, 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
#2555 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Grey, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankfort Comm High School's ranking?
Frankfort Comm High School is ranked #2555 out of 3,542 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frankfort Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Frankfort Comm High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Frankfort Comm High School?
416 students attend Frankfort Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Frankfort Comm High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frankfort Comm High School?
Frankfort Comm High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frankfort Comm High School offer ?
Frankfort Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frankfort Comm High School part of?
Frankfort Comm High School is part of Frankfort CUSD 168 School District.
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