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#1388 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 36% in state

Havana High School

High School · Havana Cusd 126 · Havana, IL

A Havana Cusd 126 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 S McKinley St, Havana, IL 62644

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$14,391
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Havana High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

47.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Havana 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,975/100K

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

$57,076

Median home value

$104,700

Median rent

$730/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Havana Cusd 126

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Havana High School is listed in Havana CUSD 126; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Havana High School

Havana High School is a public high school in Havana, IL, part of Havana Cusd 126, serving approximately 262 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,388 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Havana High School

What grades does Havana High School serve?

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

How many students attend Havana High School?

Havana High School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Havana High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Havana High School rank in IL?

Havana High School ranks #1,388 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Havana High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Havana High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Havana High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Havana High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Havana High School a charter school?

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

Is Havana High School a Title I school?

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

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

47.7% of students at Havana 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
262
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Mason County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 62644)
4,657
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
44
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 62644; 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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