Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Sandoval Sr High School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandoval Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandoval Sr High School's student population of 119 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandoval Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandoval Sr High School is 0.23, 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
#2001 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandoval Sr High School's ranking?
Sandoval Sr High School is ranked #2001 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandoval Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Sandoval Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sandoval Sr High School?
119 students attend Sandoval Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sandoval Sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandoval Sr High School?
Sandoval Sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandoval Sr High School offer ?
Sandoval Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sandoval Sr High School part of?
Sandoval Sr High School is part of Sandoval CUSD 501 School District.
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