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Carlyle High School

High School · Carlyle Cusd 1 · Carlyle, IL

A Carlyle Cusd 1 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1461 12th St, Carlyle, IL 62231

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$15,425
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Carlyle High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Carlyle 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlyle), 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

$80,660

Median home value

$158,400

Median rent

$1,043/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Carlyle Cusd 1

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carlyle High School is listed in Carlyle CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carlyle High School

Carlyle High School is a public high school in Carlyle, IL, part of Carlyle Cusd 1, serving approximately 275 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,390 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carlyle High School

What grades does Carlyle High School serve?

Carlyle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carlyle High School?

Carlyle High School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlyle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carlyle High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carlyle High School rank in IL?

Carlyle High School ranks #2,390 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Carlyle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carlyle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Carlyle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlyle High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Carlyle High School a charter school?

No, Carlyle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carlyle High School a Title I school?

No, Carlyle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlyle High School?

45.1% of students at Carlyle 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
Area population (ZIP 62231)
6,521
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
40.6
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 62231; 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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