Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Georgetown-ridge Farm 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 100.5 square miles around Georgetown, IL. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School's student population of 243 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Georgetown-ridge Farm 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 Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is 0.24, 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
#2407 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-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 Georgetown-ridge Farm High School's ranking?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is ranked #2407 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Georgetown-ridge Farm High School often compared to?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Miller Junior High School, Pine Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
The graduation rate of Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
243 students attend Georgetown-ridge Farm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Georgetown-ridge Farm High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgetown-ridge Farm High School?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Georgetown-ridge Farm High School offer ?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Georgetown-ridge Farm High School part of?
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School is part of Georgetown-Ridge Farm Cud 4 School District.
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