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Carbondale CHSD 165 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 995 students in Carbondale CHSD 165 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Carbondale CHSD 165 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
995 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carbondale CHSD 165 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
28%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
48%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,518 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,635 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,518
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,635
$21,244
Best Carbondale CHSD 165 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
Carbondale CHSD 165 School District manages 1 public schools serving 995 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
Carbondale CHSD 165 School District is ranked #330 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
48% of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
Carbondale CHSD 165 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carbondale CHSD 165 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,635 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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