Freeburg CHSD 77 School District

401 S Monroe St
Freeburg, IL 62243-1535
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Freeburg CHSD 77 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 689 students in Freeburg CHSD 77 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Freeburg CHSD 77 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
689 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freeburg CHSD 77 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#139 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≥50%
50%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%
(2022-23)
16.8%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.70

Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
29%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
16%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
91%
45%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,586 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,421
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,586
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Freeburg CHSD 77 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeburg Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 S Monroe St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freeburg CHSD 77 School District?
Freeburg CHSD 77 School District manages 1 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Freeburg CHSD 77 School District?
Freeburg CHSD 77 School District is ranked #140 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeburg CHSD 77 School District?
91% of Freeburg CHSD 77 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeburg CHSD 77 School District?
Freeburg CHSD 77 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Freeburg CHSD 77 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,586 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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