Winchester High School

200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Winchester High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Winchester High School's student population of 185 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 9-12
Total Students
185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Winchester High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winchester High School is 0.08, 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)
#2733 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winchester High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Winchester High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
≥90%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Winchester High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winchester High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winchester High School's ranking?
Winchester High School is ranked #2733 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winchester High School?
The graduation rate of Winchester High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Winchester High School?
185 students attend Winchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Winchester High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winchester High School?
Winchester High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winchester High School offer ?
Winchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winchester High School part of?
Winchester High School is part of Winchester CUSD 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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