Serving 282 students in grades 9-12, Carlyle High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlyle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carlyle High School's student population of 282 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlyle 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 Carlyle High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlyle High School's ranking?
Carlyle High School is ranked #1538 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carlyle High School often compared to?
Carlyle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlyle High School?
The graduation rate of Carlyle High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carlyle High School?
282 students attend Carlyle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Carlyle High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlyle High School?
Carlyle High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlyle High School offer ?
Carlyle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carlyle High School part of?
Carlyle High School is part of Carlyle CUSD 1 School District.
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