Byron High School 9-12

696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Byron High School 9-12 ranks in the top 30% 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 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Byron High School 9-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Byron High School 9-12's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
468 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Byron High School 9-12 ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron High School 9-12 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#883 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Byron High School 9-12, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Byron High School 9-12 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.
35-39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Byron High School 9-12 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.
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Byron High School 9-12 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Byron High School 9-12 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Byron High School 9-12 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Byron High School 9-12 and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Byron High School 9-12 and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Byron High School 9-12.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Byron High School 9-12 and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Byron High School 9-12 and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Byron High School 9-12 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Byron High School 9-12 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byron High School 9-12's ranking?
Byron High School 9-12 is ranked #883 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Byron High School 9-12 often compared to?
Byron High School 9-12is often viewed alongside schools like Stillman Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron High School 9-12?
The graduation rate of Byron High School 9-12 is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Byron High School 9-12?
468 students attend Byron High School 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Byron High School 9-12 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron High School 9-12?
Byron High School 9-12 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byron High School 9-12 offer ?
Byron High School 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Byron High School 9-12 part of?
Byron High School 9-12 is part of Byron CUSD 226 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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