Ottawa Township High School
Tel:
(815) 433-1323
- Ottawa Township High School serves 1,332 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ottawa Township High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Ottawa Township High School's student population of 1,332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,332 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Ottawa Township High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ottawa Township High School is 0.30, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1790 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 11% | 26% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 83% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 14% | 27% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ottawa Township High School is Lmp Roe Taoep (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shepherd Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peru Lmp Roe Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school | 31 students
0.2 miles
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560 0.2 Inquire with school 31 - Ottawa Lmp Roe Taoep Alternative School
Grades: 11 | 6 students
0.2 miles
119 W Madison
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780 0.2 11 6 - Ottawa Central Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 424 students
0.3 miles
711 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761 0.3 5-6 424 - Ottawa Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 301 students
0.8 miles
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726 0.8 K-4 301 - Ottawa Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 489 students
0.8 miles
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250 0.8 PK-4 489
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