Scales Mound High School

210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Scales Mound 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scales Mound High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Scales Mound High School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Scales Mound 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 Scales Mound High School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1209 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Scales Mound High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scales Mound High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scales Mound High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Scales Mound High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Scales Mound High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Scales Mound High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Scales Mound High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Scales Mound High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Scales Mound High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Scales Mound High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Scales Mound High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Scales Mound High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Scales Mound High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scales Mound High School's ranking?
Scales Mound High School is ranked #1209 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Scales Mound High School often compared to?
Scales Mound High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galena High School, River Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scales Mound High School?
The graduation rate of Scales Mound High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scales Mound High School?
71 students attend Scales Mound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Scales Mound High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scales Mound High School?
Scales Mound High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scales Mound High School offer ?
Scales Mound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scales Mound High School part of?
Scales Mound High School is part of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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