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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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,023 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 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,023 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
137,917 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 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 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
29%
% Black
30%
16%
% White
46%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,847 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,043 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,847
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,043
$21,694
Best Carbondale CHSD 165 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
Carbondale CHSD 165 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,023 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
Carbondale CHSD 165 School District is ranked #339 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Carbondale CHSD 165 School District?
46% of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 $21,043 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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