Top Rankings
Danville CCSD 118 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,253 students in Danville CCSD 118 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High Schools in Danville CCSD 118 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Public High School in Danville CCSD 118 School District have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Danville High School, with 62% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,037 Schools
# Students
4,940 Students
599,453 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
42,661 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Danville CCSD 118 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 62% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#824 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Graduation Rate
62%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
29%
% Black
46%
16%
% White
30%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,747 is higher than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,032
$22,469
Spending / Student
$21,747
$21,707
Best Danville CCSD 118 School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Danville High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.
