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#804 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 21% in state

Geneseo High School

High School · Geneseo Cusd 228 · Geneseo, IL

A Geneseo Cusd 228 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

700 N State St, Geneseo, IL 61254

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation21.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,239
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Geneseo High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Geneseo 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated951/100K

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

$81,141

Median home value

$217,700

Median rent

$951/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·34 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Geneseo Cusd 228

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geneseo High School is listed in Geneseo CUSD 228; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geneseo High School

Geneseo High School is a public high school in Geneseo, IL, part of Geneseo Cusd 228, serving approximately 792 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geneseo High School

What grades does Geneseo High School serve?

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

How many students attend Geneseo High School?

Geneseo High School has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Geneseo 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 Geneseo High School rank in IL?

Geneseo High School ranks #804 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Geneseo High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneseo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Geneseo High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneseo High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Geneseo High School a charter school?

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

Is Geneseo High School a Title I school?

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

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

24.6% of students at Geneseo 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
792
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 61254)
12,049
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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 61254; 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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