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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone covers the entire Taylorville, IL school district, encompassing approximately 274.1 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 13.3 miles, with the furthest point being 18.6 miles away, typically resulting in a 20-30 minute drive for students.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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 87.6%.
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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