Pittsfield High School, or PHS, is a public four-year high school located at 201 East Higbee Street in Pittsfield, Illinois, a small city in Pike County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. PHS serves the communities of Pittsfield, Baylis, Milton, Nebo, Pearl, and Rockport.
Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Pittsfield 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsfield High School's student population of 352 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Home of the Saukees
School Rankings
Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield High School is 0.10, 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
#2249 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saukees
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsfield High School's ranking?
Pittsfield High School is ranked #2249 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pittsfield High School often compared to?
Pittsfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griggsville-perry High School, Pleasant Hill High School, Western 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsfield High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsfield High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsfield High School?
352 students attend Pittsfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pittsfield High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsfield High School?
Pittsfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsfield High School offer ?
Pittsfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsfield High School part of?
Pittsfield High School is part of Pikeland CUSD 10 School District.
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