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#2606 of 3,813 schools in IL
Kewanee High School
High School · Kewanee Cusd 229 · Kewanee, IL
A Kewanee Cusd 229 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 E 3rd St, Kewanee, IL 61443
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kewanee High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kewanee 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low163/100K
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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
$51,306
Median home value
$75,900
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 233 | 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.
Kewanee Cusd 229
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kewanee High School is listed in Kewanee CUSD 229; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kewanee High School
Kewanee High School is a public high school in Kewanee, IL, part of Kewanee Cusd 229, serving approximately 610 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,606 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kewanee High School
What grades does Kewanee High School serve?
Kewanee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kewanee High School?
Kewanee High School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kewanee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kewanee High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kewanee High School rank in IL?
Kewanee High School ranks #2,606 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kewanee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kewanee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Kewanee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kewanee High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kewanee High School a charter school?
No, Kewanee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kewanee High School a Title I school?
No, Kewanee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kewanee High School?
71.5% of students at Kewanee 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
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (309) 853-3328
- Area population (ZIP 61443)
- 13,529
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 61443; 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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