Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Corliss 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Corliss 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 Corliss 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corliss High School?
The graduation rate of Corliss High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corliss High School?
320 students attend Corliss High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Corliss High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corliss High School?
Corliss High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Corliss High School offer ?
Corliss High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corliss High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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