Top Rankings
Marengo CHSD 154 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 685 students in Marengo CHSD 154 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Marengo CHSD 154 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
685 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marengo CHSD 154 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
29%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
67%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,165 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,121 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,165
$22,455
Spending / Student
$26,121
$21,692
Best Marengo CHSD 154 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Franks Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marengo CHSD 154 School District?
Marengo CHSD 154 School District manages 1 public schools serving 685 students.
What is the rank of Marengo CHSD 154 School District?
Marengo CHSD 154 School District is ranked #339 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo CHSD 154 School District?
67% of Marengo CHSD 154 School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marengo CHSD 154 School District?
Marengo CHSD 154 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Marengo CHSD 154 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,121 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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