For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,042 students in 62523, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 62523, IL is Macarthur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62523 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macarthur High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 62523, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 62523, IL include Macarthur High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62523?
1 public high schools are located in 62523.
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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