Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Madison Senior 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 ≤10% (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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Madison, IL, encompassing approximately 8.4 square miles. The average drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Senior High School's student population of 152 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
School Rankings
Madison Senior 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 Madison Senior High School is 0.19, 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
#2966 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Senior High School's ranking?
Madison Senior High School is ranked #2966 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?
≤10% 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 Madison Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Madison Senior High School?
152 students attend Madison Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Madison Senior High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Senior High School?
Madison Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Senior High School offer ?
Madison Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Madison Senior High School part of?
Madison Senior High School is part of Madison CUSD 12 School District.
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