Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Amboy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Amboy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amboy High School is 0.23, 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.
Amboy High School is ranked #1986 out of 3,426 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?
20-29% 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 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amboy High School?
The graduation rate of Amboy High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amboy High School?
220 students attend Amboy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Amboy High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amboy High School?
Amboy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amboy High School offer ?
Amboy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amboy High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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