Serving 154 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Buffalo, IL, encompassing approximately 99.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-city High School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tri-city 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 Tri-city 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
#2570 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
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)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Tri-city High School's ranking?
Tri-city High School is ranked #2570 out of 3,542 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?
≤20% 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 Tri-city High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-city High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Tri-city High School?
154 students attend Tri-city High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tri-city High School students are White, 5% 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 Tri-city High School?
Tri-city High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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