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Argo CHSD 217 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,817 students in Argo CHSD 217 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Argo CHSD 217 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Argo CHSD 217 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#685 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
54%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
12%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
31%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,787 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,133 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$60 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$34,787
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$33,133
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Argo CHSD 217 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argo Community High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7329 W 63rd St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District is ranked #689 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Argo CHSD 217 School District?
54% of Argo CHSD 217 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argo CHSD 217 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,133 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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