Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Griggsville-perry High School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griggsville-perry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Griggsville-perry High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Griggsville-perry High School 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 Griggsville-perry High School is 0.04, 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
#1023 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griggsville-perry High School's ranking?
Griggsville-perry High School is ranked #1023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Griggsville-perry High School often compared to?
Griggsville-perry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsfield High School, Pleasant Hill High School, Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griggsville-perry High School?
The graduation rate of Griggsville-perry High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Griggsville-perry High School?
99 students attend Griggsville-perry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Griggsville-perry High School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griggsville-perry High School?
Griggsville-perry High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Griggsville-perry High School offer ?
Griggsville-perry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Griggsville-perry High School part of?
Griggsville-perry High School is part of Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 School District.
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