Jersey Community High School
Jersey Community High School serves 1,000 students in grades 8-12.
Jersey Community High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jersey Community High School's student population of 1,000 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,000 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jersey Community High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jersey Community High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1528 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jersey Community High School?
The graduation rate of Jersey Community High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jersey Community High School?
1,000 students attend Jersey Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jersey Community High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jersey Community High School offer ?
Jersey Community High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Jersey Community High School part of?
Jersey Community High School is part of Jersey Community Unit School District 100.
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