Serving 163 students in grades 7-12, Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
12%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 32% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School?
163 students attend Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School?
Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School offer ?
Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School part of?
Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School is part of Mattoon Community Unit School District 2.
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