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#1278 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 34% in state
Byron High School 9-12
High School · Byron Cusd 226 · Byron, IL
A Byron Cusd 226 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
696 N Colfax St, Byron, IL 61010
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Byron High School 9-12 score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Byron High School 9-12 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Byron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,907
Median home value
$218,300
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillman Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Byron Cusd 226
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Byron High School 9-12 is listed in Byron CUSD 226; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byron High School 9-12
Byron High School 9-12 is a public high school in Byron, IL, part of Byron Cusd 226, serving approximately 468 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byron High School 9-12
What grades does Byron High School 9-12 serve?
Byron High School 9-12 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Byron High School 9-12?
Byron High School 9-12 has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron High School 9-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron High School 9-12 is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Byron High School 9-12 rank in IL?
Byron High School 9-12 ranks #1,278 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Byron High School 9-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Byron High School 9-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Byron High School 9-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron High School 9-12 has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Byron High School 9-12 a charter school?
No, Byron High School 9-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byron High School 9-12 a Title I school?
No, Byron High School 9-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron High School 9-12?
26.1% of students at Byron High School 9-12 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (815) 234-5491
- Area population (ZIP 61010)
- 7,494
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 61010; 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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