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#2621 of 3,813 schools in IL
Ottawa Township High School
High School · Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 · Ottawa, IL
An Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Ottawa Township High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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).
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Where Ottawa Township 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottawa), 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
$77,562
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Marquette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ottawa Twp Hsd 140
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ottawa Township High School is listed in Ottawa Twp HSD 140; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ottawa Township High School
Ottawa Township High School is a public high school in Ottawa, IL, part of Ottawa Twp Hsd 140, serving approximately 1,270 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,621 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ottawa Township High School
What grades does Ottawa Township High School serve?
Ottawa Township High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ottawa Township High School?
Ottawa Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Township 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 Ottawa Township High School rank in IL?
Ottawa Township High School ranks #2,621 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ottawa Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ottawa Township 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 Ottawa Township High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ottawa Township High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ottawa Township High School a charter school?
No, Ottawa Township High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ottawa Township High School a Title I school?
No, Ottawa Township High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (815) 433-1323
- Area population (ZIP 61350)
- 23,999
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 61350; 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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