South Central High School vs. Salem Community High School
Should you attend South Central High School or Salem Community High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
South Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, South Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Salem Community 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
195 students
714 students


% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
45 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2278 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
49
165
Grade 10 Students
46
181
Grade 11 Students
56
177
Grade 12 Students
44
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a


% Hispanic
2%
1%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
97%
95%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.06
0.10


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%

