Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Schurz 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Schurz 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 Schurz High School is 0.32, 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.
Schurz High School is ranked #3218 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schurz High School?
The graduation rate of Schurz High School is 70%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schurz High School?
1,407 students attend Schurz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Schurz High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schurz High School?
Schurz High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schurz High School offer ?
Schurz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Schurz High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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