Reed-Custer High School is a 4-year public high school located at 249 Comet Drive in Braidwood, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois. RCHS is part of the Reed-Custer School District.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What school district is Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus part of?
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus is part of S Will Co Coop For Special ED School District.
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