Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Shelbyville High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelbyville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Shelbyville High School's student population of 345 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Shelbyville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelbyville High School is 0.13, 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
#1538 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Shelbyville High School's ranking?
Shelbyville High School is ranked #1538 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelbyville High School?
The graduation rate of Shelbyville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shelbyville High School?
345 students attend Shelbyville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Shelbyville High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelbyville High School?
Shelbyville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shelbyville High School offer ?
Shelbyville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shelbyville High School part of?
Shelbyville High School is part of Shelbyville CUSD 4 School District.
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