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#2132 of 3,813 schools in IL
Carterville High School
High School · Carterville Cusd 5 · Carterville, IL
A Carterville Cusd 5 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1415 W Grand Ave, Carterville, IL 62918
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Carterville High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carterville 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,975
Median home value
$183,200
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Carbondale Comm H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 995 | 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.
Carterville Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carterville High School is listed in Carterville CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carterville High School
Carterville High School is a public high school in Carterville, IL, part of Carterville Cusd 5, serving approximately 647 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carterville High School
What grades does Carterville High School serve?
Carterville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carterville High School?
Carterville High School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carterville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carterville High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carterville High School rank in IL?
Carterville High School ranks #2,132 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carterville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carterville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Carterville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carterville High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carterville High School a charter school?
No, Carterville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carterville High School a Title I school?
No, Carterville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carterville High School?
41.6% of students at Carterville 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
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (618) 985-2940
- Area population (ZIP 62918)
- 10,521
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 62918; 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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