Top Rankings
Highland CUSD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,730 students in Highland CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Highland CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,730 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highland CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Graduation Rate
91%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. 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 $17,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,668 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,548
$25,132
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,668
$24,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Highland CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantfork Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 N Mulberry St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Gr: 4-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Alhambra Primary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 W Main St
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Gr: PK-3 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: 3-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: PK-2 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland CUSD 5 School District?
Highland CUSD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,730 students.
What is the rank of Highland CUSD 5 School District?
Highland CUSD 5 School District is ranked #217 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland CUSD 5 School District?
91% of Highland CUSD 5 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 Highland CUSD 5 School District?
Highland CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Highland CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,668 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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