Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Momence 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Momence High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Momence, IL, encompassing approximately 83.9 square miles. The zone is characterized by a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school and an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to its edge, with the furthest boundary being 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Momence High School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Momence 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 Momence High School is 0.64, 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Momence High School's ranking?
Momence High School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Momence High School often compared to?
Momence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Park High School, Central High School, Danville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Momence High School?
The graduation rate of Momence High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Momence High School?
315 students attend Momence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Momence High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Momence High School?
Momence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Momence High School offer ?
Momence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Momence High School part of?
Momence High School is part of Momence CUSD 1 School District.
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