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#2596 of 3,813 schools in IL
East Peoria High School
High School · East Peoria Chsd 309 · East Peoria, IL
An East Peoria Chsd 309 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 E Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at East Peoria High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Peoria 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Peoria), 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
$76,329
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Peoria High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,483 | Compare → |
| Manual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Peoria Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 595 | 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.
East Peoria Chsd 309
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Peoria High School is listed in East Peoria CHSD 309; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Peoria High School
East Peoria High School is a public high school in East Peoria, IL, part of East Peoria Chsd 309, serving approximately 870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,596 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Peoria High School
What grades does East Peoria High School serve?
East Peoria High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Peoria High School?
East Peoria High School has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Peoria High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Peoria High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Peoria High School rank in IL?
East Peoria High School ranks #2,596 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is East Peoria High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Peoria High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 East Peoria High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Peoria High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Peoria High School a charter school?
No, East Peoria High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Peoria High School a Title I school?
No, East Peoria High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Peoria High School?
55.3% of students at East Peoria 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
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (309) 694-8300
- Area population (ZIP 61611)
- 23,698
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 61611; 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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