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Hillsboro High School vs. Nokomis Jr/sr High School

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School Overview

School
Hillsboro High School
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades 9-12, Hillsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 304 students in grades 6-12, Nokomis Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
436 students
304 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillsboro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nokomis Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillsboro High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nokomis Jr/sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillsboro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nokomis Jr/sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Jr/sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2555 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1523 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillsboro High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nokomis Jr/sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
30-34%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillsboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nokomis Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillsboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nokomis Jr/sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in IL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hillsboro High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Nokomis Jr/sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillsboro High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nokomis Jr/sr High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
39
Grade 8 Students
-
48
Grade 9 Students
109
57
Grade 10 Students
111
44
Grade 11 Students
115
45
Grade 12 Students
101
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1992-93 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
93%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillsboro High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nokomis Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillsboro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillsboro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nokomis Jr/sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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