Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School

500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Gardner-south Wilmington Twp 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School's student population of 147 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Gardner-south Wilmington Twp 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 Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1567 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp 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.
20-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp 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.
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
9%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
89%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gardner-south Wilmington Twp 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
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gardner-south Wilmington Twp 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 Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School's ranking?
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School is ranked #1567 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School often compared to?
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minooka Community High School, Minooka Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School?
The graduation rate of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School?
147 students attend Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School?
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School offer ?
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School part of?
Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School is part of Gardner S Wilmington TWP HSD 73 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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