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Ottawa Township High School vs. La Salle-peru Twp High School

Should you attend Ottawa Township High School or La Salle-peru Twp High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ottawa Township High School
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
La Salle-peru Twp High School
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,270 students in grades 9-12, Ottawa Township 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 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, La Salle-peru Twp 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,270 students
1,191 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ottawa Township High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Salle-peru Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ottawa Township High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Salle-peru Twp High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ottawa Township High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Salle-peru Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Township High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Salle-peru Twp High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1818 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1838 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ottawa Township High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Salle-peru Twp High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ottawa Township High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Salle-peru Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ottawa Township High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Salle-peru Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
45%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
78%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
80%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ottawa Township High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Salle-peru Twp High School with the average graduation rate observed in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ottawa Township High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of La Salle-peru Twp High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
300
297
Grade 10 Students
321
298
Grade 11 Students
320
308
Grade 12 Students
329
288

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ottawa Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Salle-peru Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ottawa Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Salle-peru Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ottawa Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Salle-peru Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ottawa Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Salle-peru Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ottawa Township High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Salle-peru Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ottawa Township High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Salle-peru Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ottawa Township High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Salle-peru Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(11-12 School Year Data)
9%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Salle-peru Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Salle-Peru TWP HSD 120 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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