Serving 1,049 students in grades 9-12, Sterling 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 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,049 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Sterling 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 Sterling High School is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling High School?
The graduation rate of Sterling High School is 88%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sterling High School?
1,049 students attend Sterling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sterling High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling High School?
Sterling High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling High School offer ?
Sterling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sterling High School part of?
If you are looking at this school to bring your child to, here's some helpful advice: don't. This school is mostly run on an athletic mentality. The administration respects the student more and let them get away with more than what they should because they are in sports. The 'quality' of teachers is embarrassing; everyone of them that I've had complained about the pay and how they want to leave the school. There is hardly ANY parent involvement whatsoever. If you want parent involvement, go to Morrison. Whatever you do as the parent, don't bring your child to Sterling. Not even as a last resort.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,049 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
