Excellent
#559 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 15% in state
La Salle-peru Twp High School
High School · La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 · La Salle, IL
A La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
541 Chartres St, La Salle, IL 61301
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at La Salle-peru Twp High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Salle-peru Twp 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Low202/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Salle), 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
$59,260
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighted Way AssociationPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| St Bede AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Salle-peru Twp High School is listed in La Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Salle-peru Twp High School
La Salle-peru Twp High School is a public high school in La Salle, IL, part of La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120, serving approximately 1,191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Salle-peru Twp High School
What grades does La Salle-peru Twp High School serve?
La Salle-peru Twp High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Salle-peru Twp High School?
La Salle-peru Twp High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Salle-peru Twp High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Salle-peru Twp High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Salle-peru Twp High School rank in IL?
La Salle-peru Twp High School ranks #559 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is La Salle-peru Twp High School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Salle-peru Twp High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 La Salle-peru Twp High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Salle-peru Twp High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Salle-peru Twp High School a charter school?
No, La Salle-peru Twp High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Salle-peru Twp High School a Title I school?
No, La Salle-peru Twp High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Salle-peru Twp High School?
47.8% of students at La Salle-peru Twp 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
- 1,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (815) 223-1721
- Area population (ZIP 61301)
- 10,312
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 61301; 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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