Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Salt Fork 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Salt Fork High School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salt Fork 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 Salt Fork High School is 0.17, 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
#2407 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
91%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salt Fork High School's ranking?
Salt Fork High School is ranked #2407 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salt Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Salt Fork High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Salt Fork High School?
248 students attend Salt Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Salt Fork High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salt Fork High School?
Salt Fork High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salt Fork High School offer ?
Salt Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salt Fork High School part of?
Salt Fork High School is part of Salt Fork CUSD 512 School District.
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