Top 5 Best Effingham Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,360 students in Effingham, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Effingham, IL are Tristar Safe Sch Program, Effingham High School and Effingham Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Effingham, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Effingham High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Effingham, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tristar Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 6-9
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Effingham High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 561 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aspire Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Effingham, Illinois

Effingham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Grades: 3-6
| 66 students
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Effingham, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Effingham, IL include Tristar Safe Sch Program, Effingham High School and Effingham Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Effingham, IL?
5 public high schools are located in Effingham, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham, IL?
Effingham, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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