For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 895 students in Waterloo, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School and Waterloo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Waterloo, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterloo High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waterloo, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 E Mill St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School and Waterloo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterloo?
2 public high schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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