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#176 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 5% in state

Geneva Community High School

High School · Geneva Cusd 304 · Geneva, IL

A Geneva Cusd 304 high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

416 McKinley Ave, Geneva, IL 60134

  • Math 55% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation25.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$20,336
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Geneva Community High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2022
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Geneva Community 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average584/100K

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

$148,283

Median home value

$427,300

Median rent

$1,816/mo

College educated

66.3%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
13 boys'·15 girls'·65 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Charles East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–123.0 mi1,984Compare →
Illinois Youth Ctr - St CharlesEnrollment path unverified8.38–123.1 mi32Compare →
Batavia SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–123.2 mi1,771Compare →
St Charles North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–123.8 mi1,902Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Geneva Cusd 304

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$20,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geneva Community High School is listed in Geneva CUSD 304; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geneva Community High School

Geneva Community High School is a public high school in Geneva, IL, part of Geneva Cusd 304, serving approximately 1,645 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geneva Community High School

What grades does Geneva Community High School serve?

Geneva Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Geneva Community High School?

Geneva Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,645 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Community High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geneva Community High School rank in IL?

Geneva Community High School ranks #176 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Geneva Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneva Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Geneva Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva Community High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Geneva Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Geneva Community High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,645
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 60134)
29,838
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
39.7
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 60134; 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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