Maroa-Forsyth High School is a four-year public high school located in Maroa, Illinois, United States. Maroa is located between Forsyth and Clinton and is near Bloomington. It serves students in the Forsyth, Maroa, and Decatur area. The school mascot is the Trojans and the school colors are blue and gold.
Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Maroa-forsyth 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Maroa, IL, encompassing approximately 82.7 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Maroa-forsyth 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 Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maroa-forsyth Senior High School's ranking?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maroa-forsyth Senior High School often compared to?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Zion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Maroa-forsyth Senior High School?
348 students attend Maroa-forsyth Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maroa-forsyth Senior High School offer ?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maroa-forsyth Senior High School part of?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is part of Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District.
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