Venice High School (Closed 2005)

700 Broadway
Venice, IL 62090
Venice High School serves 57 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
57 students

Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
5 teachers

Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Black
96%
16%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
4%
45%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.08

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Venice High School?
57 students attend Venice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Venice High School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Venice High School offer ?
Venice High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venice High School part of?
Venice High School is part of Venice Community Unit School District 3.

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