Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Midwest Central 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Midwest Central 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 Midwest Central High School is 0.12, 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.
Midwest Central High School is ranked #2401 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midwest Central High School?
The graduation rate of Midwest Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Midwest Central High School?
244 students attend Midwest Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Midwest Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midwest Central High School?
Midwest Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Midwest Central High School offer ?
Midwest Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Midwest Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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