Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Unity 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 4% 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: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Unity High School's student population of 182 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Unity 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 Unity High School is 0.08, 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
#2402 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity High School's ranking?
Unity High School is ranked #2402 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Unity High School often compared to?
Unity High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seymour High School, Quincy Sr High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unity High School?
The graduation rate of Unity High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Unity High School?
182 students attend Unity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Unity High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity High School?
Unity High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Unity High School offer ?
Unity High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Unity High School part of?
Unity High School is part of CUSD 4 School District.
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