Serving 781 students in grades 9-12, Taylorville Sr 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 10-14% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylorville Sr High School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylorville 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 Taylorville Sr High School is 0.15, 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
#2160 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorville Sr High School's ranking?
Taylorville Sr High School is ranked #2160 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Taylorville Sr High School often compared to?
Taylorville Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylorville Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylorville Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Taylorville Sr High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Taylorville Sr High School?
781 students attend Taylorville Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Taylorville Sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylorville Sr High School?
Taylorville Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylorville Sr High School offer ?
Taylorville Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taylorville Sr High School part of?
Taylorville Sr High School is part of Taylorville CUSD 3 School District.
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