Peotone High School or PHS, is a public four-year high school located in Peotone, in a southern suburb of Chicago, in the United States. Peotone High School serves students from the south, central and eastern region of Will County, and a small portion of northwestern Kankakee County.
Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Peotone 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peotone High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 145.1 square miles in Peotone, IL. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peotone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Peotone High School's student population of 420 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
Average Class Size
18 students
School Motto
Home of the Blue Devils
School Rankings
Peotone 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 Peotone High School is 0.33, 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
#2105 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
29%
White
81%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peotone High School's ranking?
Peotone High School is ranked #2105 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Peotone High School often compared to?
Peotone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley-bourbonnais C High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peotone High School?
The graduation rate of Peotone High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Peotone High School?
420 students attend Peotone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Peotone High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peotone High School?
Peotone High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peotone High School offer ?
Peotone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Peotone High School part of?
Peotone High School is part of Peotone CUSD 207u School District.
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