Prophetstown High School, or PHS, is a public four-year high school located at 310 West Riverside Drive in Prophetstown, Illinois, a small city of Whiteside County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Prophetstown High School ranks in the top 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prophetstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Prophetstown High School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Motto
Excellent Education = Empowered Citizens
School Rankings
Prophetstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prophetstown High School is 0.19, 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
#1759 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prophetstown High School's ranking?
Prophetstown High School is ranked #1759 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prophetstown High School often compared to?
Prophetstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prophetstown High School?
The graduation rate of Prophetstown High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prophetstown High School?
216 students attend Prophetstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prophetstown High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prophetstown High School?
Prophetstown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prophetstown High School offer ?
Prophetstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prophetstown High School part of?
Prophetstown High School is part of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District.
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