For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,270 students in Ottawa Township High School District 140. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ottawa Township High School District 140 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,270 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ottawa Township High School District 140, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#573 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
76%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,191 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,430 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,191
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,430
$21,662
Best Ottawa Township High School District 140 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Township High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ottawa Township High School District 140?
Ottawa Township High School District 140 manages 2 public schools serving 1,270 students.
What is the rank of Ottawa Township High School District 140?
Ottawa Township High School District 140 is ranked #561 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa Township High School District 140?
76% of Ottawa Township High School District 140 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ottawa Township High School District 140?
Ottawa Township High School District 140 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ottawa Township High School District 140's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,430 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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