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#1598 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 42% in state
Carbondale Comm H S
High School · Carbondale Chsd 165 · Carbondale, IL
A Carbondale Chsd 165 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Carbondale Comm H S score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carbondale Comm H S 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carbondale), 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
$32,960
Median home value
$137,600
Median rent
$732/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brehm Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–11 | 2.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Carterville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carbondale Chsd 165
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carbondale Comm H S is listed in Carbondale CHSD 165; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carbondale Comm H S
Carbondale Comm H S is a public high school in Carbondale, IL, part of Carbondale Chsd 165, serving approximately 995 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,598 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carbondale Comm H S
What grades does Carbondale Comm H S serve?
Carbondale Comm H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carbondale Comm H S?
Carbondale Comm H S has an enrollment of approximately 995 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Comm H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Comm H S is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carbondale Comm H S rank in IL?
Carbondale Comm H S ranks #1,598 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carbondale Comm H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Carbondale Comm H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Carbondale Comm H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carbondale Comm H S has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carbondale Comm H S a charter school?
No, Carbondale Comm H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carbondale Comm H S a Title I school?
No, Carbondale Comm H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carbondale Comm H S?
60.2% of students at Carbondale Comm H S 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
- 995
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (618) 457-3371
- Area population (ZIP 62901)
- 22,920
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 26
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 62901; 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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