Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Atwood Hammond 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Atwood Hammond CUSD 39 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atwood Hammond High School?
The graduation rate of Atwood Hammond High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 86%.
How many students attend Atwood Hammond High School?
117 students attend Atwood Hammond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Atwood Hammond High School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Atwood Hammond High School offer ?
Atwood Hammond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Atwood Hammond High School part of?
Atwood Hammond High School is part of Atwood Hammond CUSD 39 School District.
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