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Havana CUSD 126 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 819 students in Havana CUSD 126 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Havana CUSD 126 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
819 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Havana CUSD 126 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 1991–2015. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
93%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,733 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,471 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,733
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,471
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Havana CUSD 126 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Havana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
New Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Havana High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Havana CUSD 126 School District?
Havana CUSD 126 School District manages 3 public schools serving 819 students.
What is the rank of Havana CUSD 126 School District?
Havana CUSD 126 School District is ranked #459 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Havana CUSD 126 School District?
93% of Havana CUSD 126 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Havana CUSD 126 School District?
Havana CUSD 126 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Havana CUSD 126 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,471 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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