Top Rankings
Alton CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,990 students in Alton CUSD 11 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High Schools in Alton CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Public High School in Alton CUSD 11 School District have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alton High School, with 72% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,025 Schools
# Students
5,752 Students
610,246 Students
# Teachers
388 Teachers
41,995 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Alton CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#734 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,503 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
32,285 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
172,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
1,766 Students
98,993 Students
% Black Students
31%
16%
# White Students
2,966 Students
279,717 Students
% White Students
51%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
704 Students
21,782 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
244
136
# Students in K Grade:
355
331
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
328
# Students in 2nd Grade:
395
335
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
491
# Students in 4th Grade:
402
473
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
745
# Students in 6th Grade:
396
1,891
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
4,705
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
5,244
# Students in 9th Grade:
475
152,670
# Students in 10th Grade:
498
152,968
# Students in 11th Grade:
442
143,613
# Students in 12th Grade:
523
146,316
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,005 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,997
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,005
$21,170
Best Alton CUSD 11 School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alton High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,990 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
