Minooka Community High School, or MCHS, is a public four-year high school located in Minooka, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, in the United States. It is only high school which is part of Minooka Community High School District 111.
Serving 2,918 students in grades 9-12, Minooka Community 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,918 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minooka Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Channahon, IL, encompassing approximately 90.5 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minooka Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Minooka Community High School's student population of 2,918 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 164 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,918 students
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minooka Community 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 Minooka Community High School is 0.50, 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
#1332 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minooka Community High School's ranking?
Minooka Community High School is ranked #1332 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Minooka Community High School often compared to?
Minooka Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Community High School, Minooka Academy, Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minooka Community High School?
The graduation rate of Minooka Community High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Minooka Community High School?
2,918 students attend Minooka Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Minooka Community High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minooka Community High School?
Minooka Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minooka Community High School offer ?
Minooka Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Minooka Community High School part of?
Minooka Community High School is part of Minooka CHSD 111 School District.
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