Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, South Central 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
South Central 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 South Central High School is 0.06, 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.
South Central High School is ranked #2278 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are South Central High School often compared to?
South Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Community High School by visitors of our site.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central High School?
The graduation rate of South Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Central High School?
195 students attend South Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Central High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central High School?
South Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Central High School offer ?
South Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
