Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(618)643-2328
- Hamilton County Jr/sr High School serves 577 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Hamilton County Jr/sr High School's student population of 577 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamilton County Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is 0.04, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1908 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 98% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is Norris City-omaha-enfield High School (14.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Booth Elementary School (11.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Side Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Leansboro Hamilton County Preschool Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 74 students
0.6 miles
204 W Cherry St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618)643-2328 0.6 PK 74 - Mc Leansboro East Side Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 449 students
1.1 miles
501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618)643-2328 1.1 K-6 449 - Dahlgren Dahlgren Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 159 students
10.2 miles
Po Box 70
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618)736-2316 10.2 K-6 159 - Enfield Booth Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 154 students
11.4 miles
Po Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835
(618)963-2521 11.4 PK-8 154 - Thompsonville Akin Community Consolidated Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 90 students
13.3 miles
21962 Akin Blacktop
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618)627-2180 13.3 PK-8 90
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