Serving 69 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee High School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Shawnee 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 Shawnee High School is 0.06, 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.
Shawnee High School is ranked #2001 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
69 students attend Shawnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shawnee High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shawnee High School offer ?
Shawnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee High School part of?
I attended Shawnee for 3 years. 8th, 9th, & 10th grades. (late 50s) I really liked Shawnee the three years I was there. I met some friends there I will never forget. I played football, basketball, & baseball. This was a special school. Thanks for the memories. Sincerely Dave Hawkins.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dave Hawkins
510/22/2006
I know a lot of people at this school and i think it's a great place to raise kids. The school is doing a great job. And i wish so i bad that I could of gone here. I think that the academic is great and people are very smart here. Keep up the Good Work!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - brown
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
