Nokomis Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(217)563-7311
- Nokomis Jr/sr High School serves 296 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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Nokomis Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nokomis Jr/sr High School's student population of 296 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nokomis Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nokomis Jr/sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1228 out of 3,544 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 97% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nokomis CUSD 22 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nokomis Jr/sr High School is Chrismont Safe School (11.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chrismont Safe School (11.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nokomis North Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
0.3 miles
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217)563-7311 0.3 PK-5 328 - Nokomis Chrismont Safe School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 27 students
11.5 miles
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217)563-7600 11.5 6-12 27 - Morrisonville Morrisonville Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 205 students
11.9 miles
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217)526-4441 11.9 PK-6 205 - Morrisonville Morrisonville High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 91 students
11.9 miles
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217)526-4432 11.9 9-12 91 - Morrisonville Morrisonville Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 43 students
11.9 miles
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217)526-4432 11.9 7-8 43
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