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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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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