Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District

211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350-3111
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,223 students in Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District 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 23% 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,223 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#573 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

47%
50%
82%
87.6%
(2022-23)
33.9%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
17%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
76%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,176 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,723 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$29 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,176
$25,132

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,723
$24,168

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Township High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Gr: 9-12 | 1,223 students 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
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District?
Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,223 students.
What is the rank of Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District?
Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District is ranked #562 out of 861 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 TWP HSD 140 School District?
76% of Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District 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 TWP HSD 140 School District?
Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,723 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 1,223 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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