Best 61938 Illinois Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 952 students in 61938, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 61938, IL are Life Academy and Mattoon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61938 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61938, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61938 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mattoon High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61938, IL Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Mattoon High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Il Efe System
Vocational School
1617 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lift
Alternative School
121 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8900
Gr: 11-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61938 Illinois

61938, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Gr: 9-12
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 5%
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 61938, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61938, IL include Life Academy and Mattoon High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61938?
4 public high schools are located in 61938.
What is the racial composition of students in 61938?
61938 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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