Princeville High School is a public four-year high school located at 302 Cordis Avenue in Princeville, a village in Peoria County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. PHS is part of Princeville Community Unit School District 326, which also includes Princeville Grade School and Princeville Junior High School.
Serving 336 students in grades 6-12, Princeville 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 45-49% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Princeville High School's student population of 336 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Princeville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeville High School is 0.22, 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
#396 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Princeville High School's ranking?
Princeville High School is ranked #396 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeville High School?
The graduation rate of Princeville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Princeville High School?
336 students attend Princeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Princeville High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeville High School?
Princeville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Princeville High School offer ?
Princeville High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Princeville High School part of?
Princeville High School is part of Princeville CUSD 326 School District.
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