Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Zeigler-royalton 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zeigler-Royalton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mulkeytown, IL, covering an area of approximately 54.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zeigler-royalton High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zeigler-royalton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zeigler-royalton High School is 0.13, 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
#2570 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeigler-royalton High School's ranking?
Zeigler-royalton High School is ranked #2570 out of 3,542 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zeigler-royalton High School?
The graduation rate of Zeigler-royalton High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Zeigler-royalton High School?
131 students attend Zeigler-royalton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Zeigler-royalton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zeigler-royalton High School?
Zeigler-royalton High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zeigler-royalton High School offer ?
Zeigler-royalton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zeigler-royalton High School part of?
Zeigler-royalton High School is part of Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 School District.
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