Genoa-kingston High School
Tel:
(815) 784-5111
Genoa-kingston High School serves 588 students in grades 9-12.
Genoa-kingston High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Genoa-kingston High School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Genoa-kingston High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Genoa-kingston High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1821 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 81% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Genoa-kingston High School is Hiawatha High School (7.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Genoa-kingston Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Genoa Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Genoa Genoa Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 42%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 363 students10
0.6 miles
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742 0.6 3-5 363 - Genoa Genoa-kingston Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 389 students10
0.9 miles
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222 0.9 6-8 389 - Kingston Kingston Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 324 students
3.5 miles
Po Box 37
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246 3.5 PK-2 324 - Sycamore North Grove Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 462 students10
6.0 miles
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124 6 K-5 462 - Sycamore North Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 280 students10
6.3 miles
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209 6.3 K-5 280
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