Genoa-kingston High School vs. Sycamore High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Sycamore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Genoa-kingston High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,180 students in grades 9-12, Sycamore High School ranks in the top 30% 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 28% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher 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 19% 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
513 students
1,180 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1087 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
132
304
Grade 10 Students
109
291
Grade 11 Students
153
283
Grade 12 Students
119
302
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
11%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
75%
81%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
