Wethersfield High School, is a public four-year high school located at 439 Willard St. in Kewanee, Illinois, a city in Kewanee and Wethersfield Townships of Henry County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 217 students in grades 7-12, Wethersfield Jr/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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kewanee, IL, covering approximately 39.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wethersfield Jr/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 Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is 0.42, 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
#1513 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wethersfield Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is ranked #1513 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kewanee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wethersfield Jr/sr High School?
217 students attend Wethersfield Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wethersfield Jr/sr High School offer ?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wethersfield Jr/sr High School part of?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is part of Wethersfield CUSD 230 School District.
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