Alton High School vs. Edwardsville High School
Should I attend Alton High School or Edwardsville 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
School
Top Rankings
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Edwardsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 2,367 students in grades 9-12, Edwardsville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,044 students
2,367 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
130 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1855 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#673 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Graduation Rate
81%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
-
Grade 9 Students
524
617
Grade 10 Students
461
616
Grade 11 Students
497
562
Grade 12 Students
521
572
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
28%
8%
% White
57%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%