Henry-Senachwine High School, or HSHS, is a public four-year high school located at 1023 College Street in Henry, Illinois, a village in Marshall County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. HSHS serves the communities of Henry and Putnam.
Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Henry-senachwine 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry-senachwine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry-senachwine High School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry-senachwine 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 Henry-senachwine 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
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mallards 100pxhenry-senachwine High School Mascot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry-senachwine High School's ranking?
Henry-senachwine High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry-senachwine High School?
The graduation rate of Henry-senachwine High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Henry-senachwine High School?
152 students attend Henry-senachwine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Henry-senachwine High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry-senachwine High School?
Henry-senachwine High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry-senachwine High School offer ?
Henry-senachwine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Henry-senachwine High School part of?
Henry-senachwine High School is part of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 School District.
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