Serving 762 students in grades 9-12, Mt Zion High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Zion High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Mt Zion, IL, encompassing approximately 63.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Zion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt Zion High School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt Zion High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Zion High School is 0.19, 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
#661 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
90%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Zion High School's ranking?
Mt Zion High School is ranked #661 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mt Zion High School often compared to?
Mt Zion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maroa-forsyth Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Zion High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Zion High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Mt Zion High School?
762 students attend Mt Zion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mt Zion High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Zion High School?
Mt Zion High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Zion High School offer ?
Mt Zion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Zion High School part of?
Mt Zion High School is part of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District.
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