Ashton High School serves 118 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ashton High School?
118 students attend Ashton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ashton High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashton High School?
Ashton High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashton High School offer ?
Ashton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ashton High School part of?
Ashton High School is part of Ashton-Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275.
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