Warsaw High School, or WHS, is a public four-year high school located in Warsaw, Illinois, a small city in Hancock County in the Midwestern United States. WHS serves the communities of Warsaw, Basco, Colusa, Nauvoo, Niota, Sutter and Tioga.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Warsaw Sr High School ranks in the top 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 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: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Warsaw Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Warsaw, IL, covering approximately 144.6 square miles. The zone has an average distance of 9.4 miles from the school to its edges, with the furthest point being 14.1 miles away, making typical drive times around 15-20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Warsaw Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Warsaw Sr High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Warsaw Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warsaw 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
#1746 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-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 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warsaw Sr High School's ranking?
Warsaw Sr High School is ranked #1746 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Warsaw Sr High School often compared to?
Warsaw Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton 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 27% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warsaw Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Warsaw Sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Warsaw Sr High School?
185 students attend Warsaw Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Warsaw Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warsaw Sr High School?
Warsaw Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Warsaw Sr High School offer ?
Warsaw Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Warsaw Sr High School part of?
Warsaw Sr High School is part of Warsaw CUSD 316 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL-Fall Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL-Fall Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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