Macomb High School is a public four-year high school located in Macomb, Illinois, a city in McDonough County, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 660 students in grades 9-12, Macomb Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Macomb Senior High School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Macomb, IL, covering approximately 152.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macomb Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Macomb Senior High School's student population of 660 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Motto
'Quality education for all youth.'
School Rankings
Macomb Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macomb Senior High School is 0.45, 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
#1289 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macomb Senior High School's ranking?
Macomb Senior High School is ranked #1289 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macomb Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Macomb Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Macomb Senior High School?
660 students attend Macomb Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Macomb Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macomb Senior High School?
Macomb Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macomb Senior High School offer ?
Macomb Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Macomb Senior High School part of?
Macomb Senior High School is part of Macomb CUSD 185 School District.
School Calendar
View the Macomb Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
School Improvement Day - Half Day in AM, No School in PM, No School at MacArthur/Last Day of School/End of 2nd Semester
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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