Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Massac County 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Massac County 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 Massac County High School is 0.36, 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.
Massac County High School is ranked #1767 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Massac County High School?
The graduation rate of Massac County High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Massac County High School?
583 students attend Massac County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Massac County High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Massac County High School?
Massac County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Massac County High School offer ?
Massac County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Massac County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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