Gillespie High School
Gillespie High School serves 351 students in grades 9-12.
Gillespie 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gillespie High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gillespie High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gillespie High School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gillespie High School often compared to?
Gillespie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunker Hill 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 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gillespie High School?
The graduation rate of Gillespie High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gillespie High School?
351 students attend Gillespie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gillespie High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gillespie High School offer ?
Gillespie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gillespie High School part of?
Gillespie High School is part of Gillespie Community Unit School District 7.
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