Staunton High School vs. Southwestern High School
Should you attend Staunton High School or Southwestern 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
School
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Staunton 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 25-29% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern 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 25-29% (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 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
405 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1466 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
96
104
Grade 10 Students
107
97
Grade 11 Students
99
96
Grade 12 Students
103
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
