Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Jamaica High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jamaica CUSD 12 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamaica High School?
The graduation rate of Jamaica High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jamaica High School?
116 students attend Jamaica High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jamaica High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica High School?
Jamaica High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jamaica High School offer ?
Jamaica High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jamaica High School part of?
Jamaica High School is part of Jamaica CUSD 12 School District.
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