Westville High School

918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Westville High School serves 368 students in grades 9-12.
Westville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westville High School's student population of 368 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Westville High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Westville High School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
88%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Graduation Rate
(17-18)
80-84%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westville High School's ranking?
Westville High School is ranked #3216 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westville High School?
The graduation rate of Westville High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westville High School?
368 students attend Westville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Westville High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westville High School?
Westville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westville High School offer ?
Westville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westville High School part of?
Westville High School is part of Westville CUSD 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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