Wayne City High School
Tel:
(618)895-3108
- Wayne City High School serves 154 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Wayne City High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wayne City High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 154 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wayne City High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wayne City High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3288 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 98% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.32 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | ≤10% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne City CUSD 100 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wayne City High School is Fairfield Community High School (12.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wayne City Attendance Center (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wayne City Attendance Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wayne City Wayne City Attendance Center Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 360 students
0.1 miles
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618)895-3103 0.1 PK-8 360 - Bluford Bluford Grade School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 283 students
8.6 miles
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618)732-8242 8.6 PK-8 283 - Bluford Farrington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 66 students
11.6 miles
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618)755-4414 11.6 K-8 66 - Dahlgren Dahlgren Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 159 students
11.8 miles
Po Box 70
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618)736-2316 11.8 K-6 159 - Geff Geff Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 98 students
11.9 miles
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618)897-2465 11.9 K-8 98
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
As the school year kicks into full swing, we examine the many fees and other hidden costs lurking in a “free” public education today.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
