Higgins Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)18%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)22%
26%
Black
(19-20)5%
17%
White
(19-20)53%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
30%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Higgins Education Center often compared to?
Higgins Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higgins Education Center?
The graduation rate of Higgins Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Higgins Education Center?
118 students attend Higgins Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Higgins Education Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Higgins Education Center offer ?
Higgins Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Higgins Education Center part of?
Higgins Education Center is part of Township HSD 211 School District.
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