Okaw Valley High School

709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Okaw Valley 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Okaw Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Okaw Valley High School's student population of 169 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Okaw Valley 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 Okaw Valley High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
27%
11-19%
30%
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okaw Valley High School's ranking?
Okaw Valley High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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 Okaw Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Okaw Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Okaw Valley High School?
169 students attend Okaw Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Okaw Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okaw Valley High School?
Okaw Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Okaw Valley High School offer ?
Okaw Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Okaw Valley High School part of?
Okaw Valley High School is part of Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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