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Danville High School

High School · Danville Ccsd 118 · Danville, IL

A Danville Ccsd 118 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

202 E Fairchild St, Danville, IL 61832

  • Math 6% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$21,893
Chronic Absenteeism45.8%

Students at Danville High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency6%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
2%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2022
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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

77.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Danville 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,404/100K

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

$45,264

Median home value

$78,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7PK–120.5 mi166Compare →
Schlarman AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7PK–120.6 mi308Compare →
Schlarman AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8PK–121.6 mi320Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Danville Ccsd 118

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$21,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Danville High School is listed in Danville CCSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Danville High School

Danville High School is a public high school in Danville, IL, part of Danville Ccsd 118, serving approximately 1,214 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,827 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Danville High School

What grades does Danville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Danville High School?

Danville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,214 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Danville High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Danville High School rank in IL?

Danville High School ranks #2,827 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Danville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Danville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Danville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Danville High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Danville High School a charter school?

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

Is Danville High School a Title I school?

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

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

77.3% of students at Danville 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
1,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Vermilion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.8%
Area population (ZIP 61832)
32,302
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
39.2
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 61832; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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