Havana High School, or HHS, is a public four-year high school located at 501 South McKinley Street in Havana, Illinois, a small town in Mason County, in the Midwestern United States. HHS is part of Havana Community Unit School District 126, which serves the communities of Bath, Havana, Kilbourne, and Topeka.
Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Havana High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Havana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Havana High School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Havana High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Havana High School is 0.12, 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
#1667 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ducks 100pxhavana High School Mascot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Havana High School's ranking?
Havana High School is ranked #1667 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Havana High School?
The graduation rate of Havana High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Havana High School?
262 students attend Havana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Havana High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Havana High School?
Havana High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Havana High School offer ?
Havana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Havana High School part of?
Havana High School is part of Havana CUSD 126 School District.
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