Paw Paw Jr/sr High School
Tel:
(815)627-2841
- Paw Paw Jr/sr High School serves 95 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Paw Paw Jr/sr High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Paw Paw Jr/sr High School's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 95 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paw Paw Jr/sr High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 7:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paw Paw Jr/sr High School is 0.20, 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 | #3100 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paw Paw CUSD 271 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paw Paw Jr/sr High School is Indian Creek High School (7.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Earlville Elementary School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paw Paw Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paw Paw Paw Paw Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 109 students
0.0 miles
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815)627-2841 0.0 K-6 109 - Shabbona Indian Creek High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 206 students
7.2 miles
506 S Shabbona Rd
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815)264-7712 7.2 9-12 206 - Shabbona Indian Creek Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
7.5 miles
301 W Cherokee Ave
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815)824-2122 7.5 PK-4 273 - Earlville Earlville Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 294 students
7.8 miles
Po Box 539
Earlville, IL 60518
(815)246-8361 7.8 PK-8 294 - Earlville Earlville Jr/sr High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 133 students
7.8 miles
Po Box 539
Earlville, IL 60518
(815)246-8361 7.8 9-12 133
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