Alton High School vs. Civic Memorial High School
Should I attend Alton High School or Civic Memorial High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Civic Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,044 students in grades 9-12, Alton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Civic Memorial 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,044 students
764 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1855 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1938 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
81%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
-
Grade 9 Students
524
188
Grade 10 Students
461
170
Grade 11 Students
497
194
Grade 12 Students
521
212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
28%
2%
% White
57%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
