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#1428 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 37% in state
Arcola High School
High School · Arcola Cusd 306 · Arcola, IL
An Arcola Cusd 306 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
351 W Washington St, Arcola, IL 61910
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Arcola High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arcola High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated869/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,173
Median home value
$147,500
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Arcola Cusd 306
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arcola High School is listed in Arcola CUSD 306; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcola High School
Arcola High School is a public high school in Arcola, IL, part of Arcola Cusd 306, serving approximately 291 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcola High School
What grades does Arcola High School serve?
Arcola High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Arcola High School?
Arcola High School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcola High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcola High School rank in IL?
Arcola High School ranks #1,428 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Arcola High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcola High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arcola High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcola High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arcola High School a charter school?
No, Arcola High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcola High School a Title I school?
No, Arcola High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcola High School?
55.3% of students at Arcola High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (217) 268-4962
- Area population (ZIP 61910)
- 4,910
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61910; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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