Serving 430 students in grades 7-12, Porta 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Porta High School's student population of 430 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Porta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porta High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1808 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porta High School's ranking?
Porta High School is ranked #1808 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Porta High School often compared to?
Porta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porta High School?
The graduation rate of Porta High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Porta High School?
430 students attend Porta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Porta High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porta High School?
Porta High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Porta High School offer ?
Porta High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Porta High School part of?
Porta High School is part of Porta CUSD 202 School District.
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