Staunton High School
Tel:
(618) 635-3838
Staunton High School serves 380 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Staunton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Staunton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Staunton High School's student population of 380 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 380 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Staunton High School is ranked within the top 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 Staunton 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 | #1616 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 97% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Staunton CUSD 6 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Staunton High School is Mt Olive High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Staunton Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Staunton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staunton Staunton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 645 students
0.0 miles
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831 0.0 PK-5 645 - Staunton Staunton Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 285 students
0.0 miles
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831 0.0 6-8 285 - Mount Olive Mt Olive Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 342 students
4.8 miles
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241 4.8 PK-8 342 - Mount Olive Mt Olive High School Grades: 9-12 | 131 students
4.8 miles
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4231 4.8 9-12 131 - Worden Worden Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 248 students
6.6 miles
110 N Main St
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 692-7442 6.6 3-5 248
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