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#955 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 25% in state

Pecatonica High School

High School · Pecatonica Cusd 321 · Pecatonica, IL

A Pecatonica Cusd 321 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1300 Main St, Pecatonica, IL 61063

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation16.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$15,721
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Pecatonica High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pecatonica 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average345/100K

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

$88,063

Median home value

$155,200

Median rent

$1,079/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·21 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.

Pecatonica Cusd 321

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pecatonica High School is listed in Pecatonica CUSD 321; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pecatonica High School

Pecatonica High School is a public high school in Pecatonica, IL, part of Pecatonica Cusd 321, serving approximately 318 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pecatonica High School

What grades does Pecatonica High School serve?

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

How many students attend Pecatonica High School?

Pecatonica High School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pecatonica High School rank in IL?

Pecatonica High School ranks #955 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Pecatonica High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pecatonica High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pecatonica High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecatonica High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pecatonica High School a charter school?

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

Is Pecatonica High School a Title I school?

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

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

28.6% of students at Pecatonica 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
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 61063)
4,257
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
42.5
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 61063; 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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