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#1639 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
Johnston City High School
High School · Johnston City Cusd 1 · Johnston City, IL
A Johnston City Cusd 1 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Jefferson Ave, Johnston City, IL 62951
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Johnston City High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Johnston City 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,694
Median home value
$89,600
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Comm High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Johnston City Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnston City High School is listed in Johnston City CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnston City High School
Johnston City High School is a public high school in Johnston City, IL, part of Johnston City Cusd 1, serving approximately 330 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,639 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnston City High School
What grades does Johnston City High School serve?
Johnston City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Johnston City High School?
Johnston City High School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston City High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnston City High School rank in IL?
Johnston City High School ranks #1,639 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Johnston City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnston City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Johnston City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston City High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnston City High School a charter school?
No, Johnston City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnston City High School a Title I school?
No, Johnston City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston City High School?
53.9% of students at Johnston City 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (618) 983-4700
- Area population (ZIP 62951)
- 5,381
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 62951; 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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