For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 7,594 students in Mclean County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Mclean County, IL are University High School, Safe School Program and Ybmc Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mclean County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mclean County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Mclean County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heyworth Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mclean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Isu Campus Box 5300
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8994
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8994
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Ybmc Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Gr: 11-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Tri-valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Normal Community High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Heyworth Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Cleveland St
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
Heyworth, IL 61745
(309) 473-2322
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Leroy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 E Center St
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-2911
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Normal Community West High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Lexington High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Olympia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7832 N 100 East Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Area Career Center
Vocational School
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Gr: 6-12
Mclean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 8
Arrowsmith, IL 61722
(309) 727-1241
Arrowsmith, IL 61722
(309) 727-1241
Gr: PK-1 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 4%
700 S Division St
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2361
Chenoa, IL 61726
(815) 945-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 4%
309 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gr: K-3 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bx 430 4th & Mclean
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 1%
107 S West St
Mc Lean, IL 61754
(309) 874-3342
Mc Lean, IL 61754
(309) 874-3342
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 18%
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Box 236 Grant St
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mclean County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Mclean County, IL include University High School, Safe School Program and Ybmc Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Mclean County?
17 public high schools are located in Mclean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County?
Mclean County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mclean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mclean County include: Normal Community West High School vs. Normal Community High School, Ridgeview High School vs. Lexington High School, Bloomington High School vs. Normal Community High School
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