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St Joseph-ogden High School

High School · St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305

301 N Main St, Saint Joseph, IL 61873

Enrollment

442

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,572 of 3,813

In Saint Joseph

#3 of 3

public schools

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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St Joseph-ogden High School

6.6/10

High School in Saint Joseph · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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About St Joseph-ogden High School

St Joseph-ogden High School is a public high school in Saint Joseph, IL, part of St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305. St Joseph-ogden High School serves approximately 442 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph-ogden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for St Joseph-ogden High School show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with IL schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • IL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph-ogden High School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation13.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,929
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

St Joseph-ogden High School — Students at St Joseph-ogden High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 57.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How St Joseph-ogden High School Compares

See how St Joseph-ogden High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
59th percentile in IL
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
5.8/10
Average
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.7
Sports
11
5 boys' · 6 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
13.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

301 N Main St, Saint Joseph, IL 61873

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph-ogden High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Urbana High School (rated 6.3/10, 8.8 miles away, in nearby Urbana), with a very similar rating. Additionally, University of Illinois High Sch (rated 6.2/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Urbana), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Saint Joseph, see our Saint Joseph schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.7 mi
School Distance Rating
St Joseph Elem School Saint Joseph 0.5 mi 7.5
St Joseph Middle School Saint Joseph 0.6 mi 7.2
Prairieview-Ogden South Elem Ogden 4.4 mi 4.9
Prairieview-Ogden North Elem Royal 6.8 mi 7.2
Heritage JH and Elem Sch Homer 6.7 mi 7.2
Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch Thomasboro 8.7 mi 7.1
Urbana Early Childhood Ctr Urbana 7.2 mi 5.5
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch Urbana 7.3 mi 3.8
Unity East Philo 8.5 mi 7.9
Thomas Paine Elem School Urbana 7.6 mi 4.3
ST THOMAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Philo 9.5 mi 5.2
CAMPUS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Urbana 8.3 mi 5.4
Yankee Ridge Elem School Urbana 8.4 mi 3.7
KINGSWOOD SCHOOL Urbana 8.5 mi
CIRCLE ACADEMY Urbana 8.6 mi 7.0
Urbana Middle School Urbana 8.7 mi 3.7
Urbana High School Urbana 8.8 mi 6.3
Leal Elem School Urbana 8.9 mi 5.5
M L King Jr Elem School Urbana 9.6 mi 4.1
University of Illinois High Sch Urbana 9.7 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 61873 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$112,755

Median Home Value

$246,300

Median Rent

$942/mo

Population

5,803

College Educated

35.9%

Homeownership

85.8%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph-ogden High School

What grades does St Joseph-ogden High School serve?

St Joseph-ogden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Joseph-ogden High School?

St Joseph-ogden High School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph-ogden High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph-ogden High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Joseph-ogden High School rank in IL?

St Joseph-ogden High School ranks #1,572 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is St Joseph-ogden High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph-ogden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 St Joseph-ogden High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Joseph-ogden High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St Joseph-ogden High School a charter school?

No, St Joseph-ogden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St Joseph-ogden High School a Title I school?

No, St Joseph-ogden High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
442
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Champaign County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%

District

St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305
District Enrollment
442
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,929
District Rank
#1 of 1

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