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 350 students in grades 6-12, Princeville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Princeville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 121.4 square miles around Princeville, IL. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Princeville High School's student population of 350 students has declined by 5% 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
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Princeville High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeville High School is 0.23, 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
#337 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeville High School's ranking?
Princeville High School is ranked #337 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 87.6%.
How many students attend Princeville High School?
350 students attend Princeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Princeville High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeville High School?
Princeville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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