Serving 1,577 students in grades 9-12, Amundsen High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Amundsen High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amundsen High School is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amundsen High School?
The graduation rate of Amundsen High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amundsen High School?
1,577 students attend Amundsen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Amundsen High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amundsen High School?
Amundsen High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amundsen High School offer ?
Amundsen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amundsen High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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