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#1760 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 46% in state
Princeton High School
High School · Princeton Hsd 500 · Princeton, IL
A Princeton Hsd 500 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
103 S Euclid Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Princeton High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Princeton 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princeton), 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
$63,952
Median home value
$146,800
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 1–10 | 2.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Princeton Hsd 500
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,262NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Princeton High School is listed in Princeton HSD 500; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princeton High School
Princeton High School is a public high school in Princeton, IL, part of Princeton Hsd 500, serving approximately 486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,760 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton High School
What grades does Princeton High School serve?
Princeton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princeton High School rank in IL?
Princeton High School ranks #1,760 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Princeton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Princeton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princeton High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Princeton High School a charter school?
No, Princeton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princeton High School a Title I school?
No, Princeton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princeton High School?
41.8% of students at Princeton 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bureau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (815) 875-3308
- Area population (ZIP 61356)
- 10,739
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 61356; 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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