Minooka Community High School, or MCHS, is a public four-year high school located in Minooka, Illinois. It is the only high school in Minooka CHSD 111.
Minooka Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
166.94 (FTE)
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Black, Orange, Orange/Black/White
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)19%
26%
Black
(19-20)9%
17%
White
(19-20)67%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
29%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Minooka Academy often compared to?
Minooka Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School, Minooka Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Minooka Academy?
21 students attend Minooka Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Minooka Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Minooka Academy offer ?
Minooka Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minooka Academy part of?
Minooka Academy is part of Grundy/Kendall ROE School District.
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