Peoria Heights High School

508 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Peoria Heights 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peoria Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Peoria Heights High School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Peoria Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoria Heights High School is 0.55, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2158 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Peoria Heights High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peoria Heights High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peoria Heights High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Peoria Heights High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
7%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Peoria Heights High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Peoria Heights High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
64%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
16%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peoria Heights High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Peoria Heights High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
70-79%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Peoria Heights High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peoria Heights High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peoria Heights High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peoria Heights High School's ranking?
Peoria Heights High School is ranked #2158 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Peoria Heights High School often compared to?
Peoria Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Heights Grade School, Hines Primary School, Il Valley Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peoria Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Peoria Heights High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peoria Heights High School?
213 students attend Peoria Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Peoria Heights High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria Heights High School?
Peoria Heights High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peoria Heights High School offer ?
Peoria Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peoria Heights High School part of?
Peoria Heights High School is part of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District.

School Reviews

3   9/20/2018
Its an ok school, most of the teachers are ok,clean environment, but the open classrooms are a big issue.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Student
5   12/8/2008
I graduated from this school in 1996, the school is awsome great teachers and willingness to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students. The requirements for graduation more than make the studen work for the graduation, they get you ready for both college and outside life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - older

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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