Lowpoint-Washburn Junior/Senior High School is a public junior-senior high school in Washburn, Woodford County, Illinois.
Serving 156 students in grades 6-12, Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Washburn, IL, covering approximately 106.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School's student population of 156 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr 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 Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is 0.13, 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
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School?
156 students attend Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School offer ?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School part of?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is part of Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 School District.
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