Roxana High School is a secondary school in Roxana, Illinois, United States. The school's mascot is the shell, named for the former Shell Oil refinery also located in the town. The school district encompasses all of Roxana, South Roxana, and parts of Wood River, Edwardsville and Rosewood Heights.
Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Roxana Sr High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roxana Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Roxana, IL, covering approximately 15.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roxana Sr High School's student population of 500 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Average Class Size
18 students
School Rankings
Roxana Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roxana Sr High School is 0.27, 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
#2660 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roxana Sr High School's ranking?
Roxana Sr High School is ranked #2660 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Roxana Sr High School often compared to?
Roxana Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Alton-wood River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roxana Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Roxana Sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Roxana Sr High School?
500 students attend Roxana Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Roxana Sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roxana Sr High School?
Roxana Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roxana Sr High School offer ?
Roxana Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roxana Sr High School part of?
Roxana Sr High School is part of Roxana CUSD 1 School District.
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