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#1629 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 43% in state

Serena High School

High School · Serena Cusd 2 · Serena, IL

A Serena Cusd 2 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2283 N 3812th Rd, Serena, IL 60549

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$20,003
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Serena High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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

36.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Serena 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$105,625

Median home value

$292,000

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 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.

Serena Cusd 2

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$20,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Serena High School is listed in Serena CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Serena High School

Serena High School is a public high school in Serena, IL, part of Serena Cusd 2, serving approximately 162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,629 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Serena High School

What grades does Serena High School serve?

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

How many students attend Serena High School?

Serena High School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Serena High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Serena High School rank in IL?

Serena High School ranks #1,629 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Serena High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Serena High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Serena High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Serena High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Serena High School a charter school?

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

Is Serena High School a Title I school?

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

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

36.4% of students at Serena 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
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
LaSalle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 60549)
836
Area median age
36.3
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 60549; 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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