Stark County High School, or SCHS, is a public four-year high school located at 418 S. Franklin Street in Toulon, Illinois, a village in Stark County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 230 students in grades 9-12, Stark County 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stark County High School's attendance zone is located in Toulon, IL, covering an area of approximately 234.3 square miles that spans the entire school district. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stark County High School's student population of 230 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Pride and Excellence
School Rankings
Stark County 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 Stark County 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
#2757 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stark County High School's ranking?
Stark County High School is ranked #2757 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stark County High School?
The graduation rate of Stark County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stark County High School?
230 students attend Stark County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Stark County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stark County High School?
Stark County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stark County High School offer ?
Stark County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stark County High School part of?
Stark County High School is part of Stark County CUSD 100 School District.
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