Top 3 Best Kankakee Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,544 students in Kankakee, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Kankakee, IL are Avis Huff Student Support Services Center, Salt School and Kankakee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kankakee, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Kankakee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Kankakee, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kankakee High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kankakee, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avis Huff Student Support Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 802-7800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Salt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 935-7282
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Kankakee High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Jeffery St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0740
Grades: 9-12
| 1,544 students
Rank: n/an/a
I Kan Regional Alternatve Att Center
Alternative School
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-4918
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Jefferson School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
381 S Fourth Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Grades: PK
| 96 students
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Grades: K-3
| 197 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kankakee, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Kankakee, IL include Avis Huff Student Support Services Center, Salt School and Kankakee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kankakee, IL?
4 public high schools are located in Kankakee, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee, IL?
Kankakee, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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