Serving 1,712 students in grades 9-12, Pekin Community 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pekin Community High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pekin, IL, covering approximately 86.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pekin Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
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Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pekin Community High School's student population of 1,712 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,712 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pekin Community 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 Pekin Community High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2097 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pekin Community High School's ranking?
Pekin Community High School is ranked #2097 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pekin Community High School often compared to?
Pekin Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Peoria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pekin Community High School?
The graduation rate of Pekin Community High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Pekin Community High School?
1,712 students attend Pekin Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pekin Community High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pekin Community High School?
Pekin Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pekin Community High School offer ?
Pekin Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pekin Community High School part of?
Pekin Community High School is part of Pekin Csd 303 School District.
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