Tri-valley High School

Tri-Valley High School serves 313 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Downs, Illinois. With 24 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 82nd percentile among Illinois high schools at #677 out of 3,819 schools statewide.

Students achieve an 8.0 out of 10 academic score, with 42% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading across grade levels. Tri-Valley High School draws from a well-educated community in ZIP code 61736, where 44% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The area maintains economic stability with a median household income of $104,386 and median home values of $284,300.

The low poverty rate of 9.2% reflects the community's overall prosperity, while the small ZIP population of 2,578 creates an intimate, close-knit environment where families often know one another. Located on East Washington Street, Tri-Valley High School sits in McLean County's rural landscape near the town of Downs, offering students a peaceful small-town educational experience.

Located in a rural area, Tri-valley High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.