Eisenhower High School

1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 934 students in grades 9-12, Eisenhower 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eisenhower High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Eisenhower High School's student population of 934 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
934 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Eisenhower High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eisenhower High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Eisenhower High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eisenhower High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eisenhower High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Eisenhower High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Eisenhower High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eisenhower High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eisenhower High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eisenhower High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Eisenhower High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Eisenhower High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
67%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Eisenhower High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eisenhower High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eisenhower High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eisenhower High School's ranking?
Eisenhower High School is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Eisenhower High School often compared to?
Eisenhower High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eisenhower High School?
The graduation rate of Eisenhower High School is 67%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eisenhower High School?
934 students attend Eisenhower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Eisenhower High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eisenhower High School offer ?
Eisenhower High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eisenhower High School part of?
Eisenhower High School is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 934 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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