Kankakee High School is a public secondary school in Kankakee, Illinois and is part of the Kankakee School District 111. KHS serves grades nine through twelve.
Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12, Kankakee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kankakee High School serves the entire Kankakee, IL district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 47.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kankakee High School's student population of 1,360 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Maroon, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Kankakee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3145 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kankakee High School's ranking?
Kankakee High School is ranked #3145 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kankakee High School often compared to?
Kankakee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, Manteno High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kankakee High School?
The graduation rate of Kankakee High School is 71%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kankakee High School?
1,360 students attend Kankakee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kankakee High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kankakee High School?
Kankakee High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kankakee High School offer ?
Kankakee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kankakee High School part of?
Kankakee High School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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