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#2394 of 3,813 schools in IL
Charleston High School
High School · Charleston Cusd 1 · Charleston, IL
A Charleston Cusd 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1615 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
- Math 20% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Charleston High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charleston 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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
$54,229
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Heights AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charleston Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charleston High School is listed in Charleston CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charleston High School
Charleston High School is a public high school in Charleston, IL, part of Charleston Cusd 1, serving approximately 780 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,394 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charleston High School
What grades does Charleston High School serve?
Charleston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charleston High School rank in IL?
Charleston High School ranks #2,394 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Charleston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charleston 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 Charleston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charleston High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charleston High School a charter school?
No, Charleston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charleston High School a Title I school?
No, Charleston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charleston High School?
49.6% of students at Charleston 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
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (217) 639-5000
- Area population (ZIP 61920)
- 20,703
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 61920; 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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