Tri-city High School

324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Tri-city 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-city High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Tri-city High School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

Tri-city High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-city 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2595 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
11-19%
28%
≤10%
30%
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-city High School's ranking?
Tri-city High School is ranked #2595 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Tri-city High School often compared to?
Tri-city High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Southeast High School, Williamsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-city High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-city High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tri-city High School?
153 students attend Tri-city High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tri-city High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-city High School?
Tri-city High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-city High School offer ?
Tri-city High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tri-city High School part of?
Tri-city High School is part of Tri City CUSD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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