Serving 148 students in grades 9-12, Steeleville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Steeleville High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Steeleville, IL, spanning approximately 57.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point in the zone takes around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steeleville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Steeleville High School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
School Rankings
Steeleville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steeleville High School is 0.19, 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
#1758 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steeleville High School's ranking?
Steeleville High School is ranked #1758 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Steeleville High School often compared to?
Steeleville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trico Senior High School, Chester High School, Coulterville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 Steeleville High School?
The graduation rate of Steeleville High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Steeleville High School?
148 students attend Steeleville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Steeleville High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steeleville High School?
Steeleville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steeleville High School offer ?
Steeleville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Steeleville High School part of?
Steeleville High School is part of Steeleville CUSD 138 School District.
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