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Mattoon High School

High School · Mattoon Cusd 2 · Mattoon, IL

A Mattoon Cusd 2 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2521 Walnut Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$15,923
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Mattoon High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mattoon 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 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,749/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mattoon), 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

$54,288

Median home value

$109,100

Median rent

$771/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mattoon Cusd 2

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mattoon High School is listed in Mattoon CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mattoon High School

Mattoon High School is a public high school in Mattoon, IL, part of Mattoon Cusd 2, serving approximately 952 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,098 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mattoon High School

What grades does Mattoon High School serve?

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

How many students attend Mattoon High School?

Mattoon High School has an enrollment of approximately 952 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mattoon High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mattoon High School rank in IL?

Mattoon High School ranks #2,098 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Mattoon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mattoon 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 Mattoon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mattoon High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mattoon High School a charter school?

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

Is Mattoon High School a Title I school?

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

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

57.9% of students at Mattoon 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
952
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Coles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 61938)
20,440
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
42.2
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 61938; 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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