Top Rankings
Argo CHSD 217 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,943 students in Argo CHSD 217 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Argo CHSD 217 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,943 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Argo CHSD 217 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,056 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
27%
# Black Students
197 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
604 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
31%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
-
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
507
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
436
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
491
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
509
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,117 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,591 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,117
$22,162
Spending / Student
$25,591
$21,409
Best Argo CHSD 217 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argo Community High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7329 W 63rd St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,943 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,943 students.
What is the rank of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District is ranked #575 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Argo CHSD 217 School District?
54% of Argo CHSD 217 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argo CHSD 217 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,591 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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