Top Rankings
Argo CHSD 217 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,924 students in Argo CHSD 217 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Argo CHSD 217 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,924 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Argo CHSD 217 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 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,047 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
27%
# Black Students
185 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
612 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
32%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
-
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
493
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
500
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
434
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
497
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,394 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,844 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,394
$21,914
Spending / Student
$25,844
$21,170
Best Argo CHSD 217 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argo Community High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7329 W 63rd St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,924 students.
What is the rank of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District is ranked #583 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Argo CHSD 217 School District?
54% of Argo CHSD 217 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argo CHSD 217 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,844 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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