Valmeyer High School vs. Columbia High School
Should I attend Valmeyer High School or Columbia 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
Valmeyer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 124 students in grades 9-12, Valmeyer 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, Columbia 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
124 students
636 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#601 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
29
176
Grade 10 Students
35
155
Grade 11 Students
32
163
Grade 12 Students
28
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
