Top Rankings
Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 146 students in Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High School in Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Public High School in Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roanoke-benson High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,037 Schools
# Students
449 Students
599,453 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
42,661 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,733 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,853 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,733
$25,132
Spending / Student
$19,853
$24,168
Best Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.
