Salt Fork High School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(217) 427-5331
Salt Fork High School serves 268 students in grades 9-12.
Salt Fork High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Salt Fork High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Salt Fork High School's student population of 268 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 268 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Salt Fork High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Salt Fork High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2837 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 97% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salt Fork CUSD 512 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Salt Fork High School is Westville High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Middlefork School Rssp (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Salt Fork North Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Catlin Salt Fork North Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 272 students10
0.3 miles
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421 0.3 PK-5 272 - Danville Southwest Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 544 students10
3.0 miles
14794 Catlin Tilton
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500 3 PK-4 544 - Danville Middle Fork School Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 39 students
3.4 miles
15009 Catlin-tilton
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273 3.4 Inquire with school 39 - Danville Middlefork School Rssp Alternative School Grades: 8 | 20 students
3.4 miles
15009 Catlin Tilton
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273 3.4 8 20 - Westville Westville High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 387 students10
3.9 miles
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183 3.9 9-12 387
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