Princeton HSD 500 School District

103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356-1843
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Princeton HSD 500 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 486 students in Princeton HSD 500 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Princeton HSD 500 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
486 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Princeton HSD 500 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#356 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
25-29%
30%
60-64%
50%
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,171 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,718
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,171
$21,244

Best Princeton HSD 500 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Princeton HSD 500 School District?
Princeton HSD 500 School District manages 1 public schools serving 486 students.
What is the rank of Princeton HSD 500 School District?
Princeton HSD 500 School District is ranked #368 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton HSD 500 School District?
89% of Princeton HSD 500 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton HSD 500 School District?
Princeton HSD 500 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Princeton HSD 500 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,171 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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