Herrin High School is a secondary school located in Herrin, Illinois. The high school is led by principal Jeffrey J. Johnson. It has an enrollment of about 735 students. It is one of the only high schools in the U.S. that has its own bank, The First Tiger Trust.
Serving 662 students in grades 9-12, Herrin 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herrin High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Herrin, IL, covering approximately 48.9 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herrin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Herrin High School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Herrin 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 Herrin High School is 0.29, 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
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herrin High School's ranking?
Herrin High School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Herrin High School often compared to?
Herrin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carterville High School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Herrin High School?
The graduation rate of Herrin High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Herrin High School?
662 students attend Herrin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Herrin High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herrin High School?
Herrin High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Herrin High School offer ?
Herrin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Herrin High School part of?
Herrin High School is part of Herrin CUSD 4 School District.
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