Serving 88 students in grades 7-12, Paw Paw Junior/Senior 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
85%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School?
88 students attend Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School?
Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School offer ?
Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School part of?
Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School is part of Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271.
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