Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, Litchfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Litchfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Litchfield Senior High School's student population of 411 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Litchfield Senior 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 Litchfield Senior High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Litchfield Senior High School's ranking?
Litchfield Senior High School is ranked #1339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Litchfield Senior High School often compared to?
Litchfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?
411 students attend Litchfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Litchfield Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchfield Senior High School?
Litchfield Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Litchfield Senior High School offer ?
Litchfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Litchfield Senior High School part of?
Litchfield Senior High School is part of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District.
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