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#2084 of 3,813 schools in IL
Herscher High School
High School · Herscher Cusd 2 · Herscher, IL
A Herscher Cusd 2 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 N Main St, Herscher, IL 60941
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Herscher High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herscher 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,969
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Herscher Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herscher High School is listed in Herscher CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herscher High School
Herscher High School is a public high school in Herscher, IL, part of Herscher Cusd 2, serving approximately 533 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,084 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herscher High School
What grades does Herscher High School serve?
Herscher High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Herscher High School?
Herscher High School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herscher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herscher High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herscher High School rank in IL?
Herscher High School ranks #2,084 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Herscher High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herscher High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Herscher High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herscher High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Herscher High School a charter school?
No, Herscher High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herscher High School a Title I school?
No, Herscher High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herscher High School?
25.0% of students at Herscher 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
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (815) 426-2103
- Area population (ZIP 60941)
- 1,603
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 60941; 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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