Serving 178 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pulaski 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Pulaski High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Pulaski, IL, encompassing approximately 199.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pulaski High School's student population of 178 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Serving Chestnut, Cornland, Elkhart, Lake Fork & Mt. Pulaski
School Rankings
Mount Pulaski 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 Mount Pulaski High School is 0.08, 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
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pulaski High School's ranking?
Mount Pulaski High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mount Pulaski High School often compared to?
Mount Pulaski High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pulaski High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pulaski High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Mount Pulaski High School?
178 students attend Mount Pulaski High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mount Pulaski High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pulaski High School?
Mount Pulaski High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Pulaski High School offer ?
Mount Pulaski High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Pulaski High School part of?
Mount Pulaski High School is part of MT Pulaski CUSD 23 School District.
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