Serving 170 students in grades 6-12, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr 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 Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School is 0.00, 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 is Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School is ranked #1280 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School?
170 students attend Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School?
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School offer ?
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
