Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Sangamon Valley 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sangamon Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sangamon Valley High School's student population of 194 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing students for a successful journey in life through a commitment to academic excellence, social responsibility, and personal integrity.
School Rankings
Sangamon Valley 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 Sangamon Valley High School is 0.15, 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
#2741 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
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 Sangamon Valley High School's ranking?
Sangamon Valley High School is ranked #2741 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sangamon Valley High School often compared to?
Sangamon Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Zion High School, Maroa-forsyth Senior High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sangamon Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sangamon Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sangamon Valley High School?
194 students attend Sangamon Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sangamon Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sangamon Valley High School?
Sangamon Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sangamon Valley High School offer ?
Sangamon Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sangamon Valley High School part of?
Sangamon Valley High School is part of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District.
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