Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Putnam County 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Putnam County 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 Putnam County High School is 0.29, 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.
Putnam County High School is ranked #1440 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam County High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Putnam County High School?
236 students attend Putnam County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Putnam County High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam County High School?
Putnam County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Putnam County High School offer ?
Putnam County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
