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#1925 of 3,813 schools in IL

North Clay Community High School

High School · North Clay Cusd 25 · Louisville, IL

A North Clay Cusd 25 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Rte 45 N, Louisville, IL 62858

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$13,358
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at North Clay Community High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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

40.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Clay Community 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,480

Median home value

$106,800

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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 Clay Cusd 25

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Clay Community High School is listed in North Clay CUSD 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Clay Community High School

North Clay Community High School is a public high school in Louisville, IL, part of North Clay Cusd 25, serving approximately 164 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,925 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Clay Community High School

What grades does North Clay Community High School serve?

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

How many students attend North Clay Community High School?

North Clay Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Clay Community High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Clay Community High School rank in IL?

North Clay Community High School ranks #1,925 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is North Clay Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Clay Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Clay Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Clay Community High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Clay Community High School a charter school?

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

Is North Clay Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

40.2% of students at North Clay Community 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
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 62858)
3,385
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
40
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 62858; 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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