For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 430 students in Petersburg, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Petersburg, IL is Porta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Petersburg, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Porta High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Petersburg, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Porta High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Petersburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Petersburg, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Petersburg, IL include Porta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg?
1 public high schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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