Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Tremont High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tremont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tremont High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tremont High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tremont High School is 0.21, 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
#777 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tremont High School's ranking?
Tremont High School is ranked #777 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Tremont High School often compared to?
Tremont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke-benson High School, Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tremont High School?
The graduation rate of Tremont High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tremont High School?
314 students attend Tremont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tremont High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tremont High School?
Tremont High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tremont High School offer ?
Tremont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tremont High School part of?
Tremont High School is part of Tremont CUSD 702 School District.
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