Taylorville Senior High School is a four-year public high school located in Taylorville, Illinois. The mascot is Tommy Tornado. The school colors are purple and gold.
Serving 739 students in grades 9-12, Taylorville Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylorville Sr High School serves the entire district of Taylorville, IL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 274.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylorville Sr High School's student population of 739 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Taylorville Sr 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 Taylorville Sr High School is 0.17, 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
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorville Sr High School's ranking?
Taylorville Sr High School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Taylorville Sr High School often compared to?
Taylorville Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylorville Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylorville Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Taylorville Sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Taylorville Sr High School?
739 students attend Taylorville Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Taylorville Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylorville Sr High School?
Taylorville Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taylorville Sr High School offer ?
Taylorville Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taylorville Sr High School part of?
Taylorville Sr High School is part of Taylorville CUSD 3 School District.
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