Serving 151 students in grades 7-12, Waverly Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Waverly Junior/senior High School's student population of 151 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waverly Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly Junior/senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Waverly Junior/senior High School is ranked #1753 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Waverly Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Waverly Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Jr/sr 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 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waverly Junior/senior High School?
151 students attend Waverly Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Waverly Junior/senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Junior/senior High School?
Waverly Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waverly Junior/senior High School offer ?
Waverly Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Waverly Junior/senior High School part of?
Waverly Junior/senior High School is part of Waverly CUSD 6 School District.
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