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#709 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 19% in state

Virginia Jr/ SR High School

High School · Virginia Cusd 64 · Virginia, IL

A Virginia Cusd 64 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

651 S Morgan St, Virginia, IL 62691

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$14,227
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Virginia Jr/ SR High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Virginia Jr/ SR 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low16/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$77,560

Median home value

$107,700

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Virginia Cusd 64

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virginia Jr/ SR High School is listed in Virginia CUSD 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virginia Jr/ SR High School

Virginia Jr/ SR High School is a public high school in Virginia, IL, part of Virginia Cusd 64, serving approximately 145 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virginia Jr/ SR High School

What grades does Virginia Jr/ SR High School serve?

Virginia Jr/ SR High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Virginia Jr/ SR High School?

Virginia Jr/ SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Jr/ SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Jr/ SR High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virginia Jr/ SR High School rank in IL?

Virginia Jr/ SR High School ranks #709 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Virginia Jr/ SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Virginia Jr/ SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Virginia Jr/ SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Jr/ SR High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Virginia Jr/ SR High School a charter school?

No, Virginia Jr/ SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virginia Jr/ SR High School a Title I school?

No, Virginia Jr/ SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Jr/ SR High School?

58.6% of students at Virginia Jr/ SR 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 62691)
2,377
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
45.1
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 62691; 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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