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Johnsburg CUSD 12 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,696 students in Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,696 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
83%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,063 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,099 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,063
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,099
$21,244
Best Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnsburg High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 W Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Johnsburg Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Johnsburg Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2118 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
4700 School Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Grades: PK-2
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,696 students.
What is the rank of Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District is ranked #406 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
83% of Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,099 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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