Carbondale Comm High School

1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 997 students in grades 9-12, Carbondale Comm High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Carbondale Comm High School's student population of 997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
997 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Carbondale Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carbondale Comm High School is 0.67, 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)
#1246 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carbondale Comm High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
26%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carbondale Comm 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.
32%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carbondale Comm 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.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carbondale Comm High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
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Black
30%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carbondale Comm High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carbondale Comm High School 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
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Carbondale Comm High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carbondale Comm High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carbondale Comm 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
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carbondale Comm High School 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbondale Comm High School's ranking?
Carbondale Comm High School is ranked #1246 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carbondale Comm High School often compared to?
Carbondale Comm High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphysboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carbondale Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Carbondale Comm High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carbondale Comm High School?
997 students attend Carbondale Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carbondale Comm High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbondale Comm High School?
Carbondale Comm High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carbondale Comm High School offer ?
Carbondale Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carbondale Comm High School part of?
Carbondale Comm High School is part of Carbondale CHSD 165 School District.

School Reviews

2   7/5/2021
Moved to Carbondale to teach at SIU and brought daughter who finished high school at CCHS. Great experience. Very welcoming and having a higher diversity than neighboring high schools was why we picked it to avoid racist environment. Not enough AP classes, which was an issue with college admissions and scholarships, but honors classes were excellent and higher quality than the AP classes in high performing public high school she went to before we arrived. Best thing about her experience was that students were kind and normal, unlike some of the craziness of wealthy surburban areas in the US where so many students have psychological issues from the competitive stress.
- Posted by Parent - Transplant
5   1/30/2021
CCHS is a wonderful and diverse learning environment. Administration is effective and transparent with students, staff, and parents. Counselors and teachers have been amazing! Going above and beyond to ensure the students understand and succeed. Students are provided with a strong college and career readiness and are getting the opportunities they need to succeed. CCHS has a welcoming feeling from the time you walk through the doors until you leave, you are greeted with smiles and hello's. A school where students have a voice.
- Posted by Parent - Leatreasa Madison
1   3/20/2020
This school building is decent, but the teachers there don't take the time to sit down with the students that need the help and they just let them fail and the government is like Why did these students fail? Well, this is the reason.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dakota Dirden
2   12/7/2015
Large amount of fighting + a week bullying policy, mainly among black students. I moved out of the district due to said issues solely.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - clock

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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