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 501 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 28%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roxana Sr High School's student population of 501 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1941
Colors
Blue, Gold, Scarlet
School Rankings
Roxana Sr 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 Roxana Sr High School is 0.26, 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
#2529 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Roxana Sr High School's ranking?
Roxana Sr High School is ranked #2529 out of 3,426 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 28% 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%.
How many students attend Roxana Sr High School?
501 students attend Roxana Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Roxana Sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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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