Serving 337 students in grades 6-12, Eastland Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher 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 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Eastland Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastland Jr/sr High School is 0.20, 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?
30-34% 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 Eastland Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Eastland Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eastland Jr/sr High School?
337 students attend Eastland Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eastland Jr/sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastland Jr/sr High School?
Eastland Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastland Jr/sr High School offer ?
Eastland Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Eastland Jr/sr High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
