Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Palestine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 99 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Palestine High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palestine High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palestine High School is ranked #1209 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palestine High School?
The graduation rate of Palestine High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palestine High School?
99 students attend Palestine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Palestine High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palestine High School?
Palestine High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palestine High School offer ?
Palestine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palestine High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 99 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
