Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Ottawa Township 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Ottawa Township 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 Ottawa Township High School is 0.40, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottawa Township High School?
The graduation rate of Ottawa Township High School is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ottawa Township High School?
1,261 students attend Ottawa Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ottawa Township High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ottawa Township High School?
Ottawa Township High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ottawa Township High School offer ?
Ottawa Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ottawa Township High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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