Nokomis High School is a coed public high school located in Nokomis, Illinois in Montgomery County serving Community Unit School District 22.
Serving 304 students in grades 6-12, Nokomis Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nokomis Jr/sr High School's student population of 304 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 6-12
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nokomis Jr/sr 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 Nokomis Jr/sr High School is 0.13, 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
#1523 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nokomis Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Nokomis Jr/sr High School is ranked #1523 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nokomis Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Nokomis Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nokomis Jr/sr High School?
304 students attend Nokomis Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Nokomis Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nokomis Jr/sr High School?
Nokomis Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nokomis Jr/sr High School offer ?
Nokomis Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Nokomis Jr/sr High School part of?
Nokomis Jr/sr High School is part of Nokomis CUSD 22 School District.
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