Woodruff Career and Technical Center is a public vocational school located in Peoria, Illinois. Until 2010, it was a standard comprehensive high school known as E. N. Woodruff High School, and was more commonly known as Woodruff High School or simply Woodruff.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 21-39%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Woodruff Career & Tech Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 38.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1937
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)33%
26%
Black
(19-20)67%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woodruff Career & Tech Center often compared to?
Woodruff Career & Tech Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Limestone Community High School, Richwoods High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodruff Career & Tech Center?
The graduation rate of Woodruff Career & Tech Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Woodruff Career & Tech Center?
3 students attend Woodruff Career & Tech Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Woodruff Career & Tech Center students are Black, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Woodruff Career & Tech Center offer ?
Woodruff Career & Tech Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodruff Career & Tech Center part of?
Woodruff Career & Tech Center is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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