Indian Creek High School

506 S Shabbona Rd
Shabbona, IL 60550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Indian Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Indian Creek High School's student population of 256 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek High School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1371 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Indian Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek 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.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Indian Creek High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Indian Creek High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Indian Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Indian Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Indian Creek High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Indian Creek High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indian Creek High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Indian Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Indian Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Indian Creek 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek High School's ranking?
Indian Creek High School is ranked #1371 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Indian Creek High School often compared to?
Indian Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somonauk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Indian Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Indian Creek High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Indian Creek High School?
256 students attend Indian Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Indian Creek High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Creek High School?
Indian Creek High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Creek High School offer ?
Indian Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Indian Creek High School part of?
Indian Creek High School is part of Indian Creek CUSD 425 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
2:15pm Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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