Argo CHSD 217 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,841 students in Argo CHSD 217 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Argo CHSD 217 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Argo CHSD 217 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
996 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
28%
# Black Students
184 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
597 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
32%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
432
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
483
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
486
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
440
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,675 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,009 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,841 students.
What is the rank of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District is ranked #584 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Argo CHSD 217 School District?
54% of Argo CHSD 217 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argo CHSD 217 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,009 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 1 school
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 1,841 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
