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#1741 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 46% in state

Kankakee High School

High School · Kankakee Sd 111 · Kankakee, IL

A Kankakee Sd 111 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1200 W Jeffery St, Kankakee, IL 60901

  • Math 6% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)9% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation22.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$18,743
Chronic Absenteeism75.5%

Students at Kankakee High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency6%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (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

87.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kankakee 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low204/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$54,557

Median home value

$143,200

Median rent

$1,020/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kankakee Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.3 mi338Compare →
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–122.2 mi772Compare →
Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–123.0 mi195Compare →
Bradley-bourbonnais C High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.1 mi1,913Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kankakee Sd 111

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kankakee High School is listed in Kankakee SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kankakee High School

Kankakee High School is a public high school in Kankakee, IL, part of Kankakee Sd 111, serving approximately 1,447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,741 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kankakee High School

What grades does Kankakee High School serve?

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

How many students attend Kankakee High School?

Kankakee High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,447 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kankakee High School rank in IL?

Kankakee High School ranks #1,741 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Kankakee High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kankakee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kankakee High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kankakee High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kankakee High School a charter school?

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

Is Kankakee High School a Title I school?

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

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

87.4% of students at Kankakee 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
1,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kankakee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.5%
Area population (ZIP 60901)
33,224
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
37.8
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 60901; 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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