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North Boone High School

High School · North Boone Cusd 200 · Poplar Grove, IL

A North Boone Cusd 200 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17823 Poplar Grove Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$17,980
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at North Boone High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Boone 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average259/100K

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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

$104,216

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$1,469/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

92.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

North Boone Cusd 200

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$17,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Boone High School is listed in North Boone CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Boone High School

North Boone High School is a public high school in Poplar Grove, IL, part of North Boone Cusd 200, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,929 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Boone High School

What grades does North Boone High School serve?

North Boone High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Boone High School?

North Boone High School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Boone High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Boone High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Boone High School rank in IL?

North Boone High School ranks #2,929 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is North Boone High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Boone High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 North Boone High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Boone High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Boone High School a charter school?

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

Is North Boone High School a Title I school?

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

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

51.7% of students at North Boone 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
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
Area population (ZIP 61065)
10,927
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 61065; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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