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Edwardsville High School

High School · Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Edwardsville, IL

An Edwardsville Cusd 7 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6161 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025

  • Math 40% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 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-2.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$14,335
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Edwardsville High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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

20.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edwardsville 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated716/100K

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

$103,300

Median home value

$295,700

Median rent

$1,215/mo

College educated

52.5%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·28 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lahr-well AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.0 mi15Compare →
Father Mcgivney Catholic H SPrivate · tuition5.59–123.9 mi263Compare →
Maryville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4K–124.3 mi534Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Edwardsville Cusd 7

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#6 of 13
District spending per student
$14,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edwardsville High School is listed in Edwardsville CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edwardsville High School

Edwardsville High School is a public high school in Edwardsville, IL, part of Edwardsville Cusd 7, serving approximately 2,342 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,160 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edwardsville High School

What grades does Edwardsville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Edwardsville High School?

Edwardsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,342 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsville High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edwardsville High School rank in IL?

Edwardsville High School ranks #2,160 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Edwardsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edwardsville High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edwardsville High School a charter school?

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

Is Edwardsville High School a Title I school?

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

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

20.9% of students at Edwardsville 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
2,342
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
136
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 62025)
36,156
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
36.6
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 62025; 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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