Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Warrensburg-latham High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warrensburg-latham High School's student population of 330 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Warrensburg-latham 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 Warrensburg-latham 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
#1392 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warrensburg-latham High School's ranking?
Warrensburg-latham High School is ranked #1392 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Warrensburg-latham High School often compared to?
Warrensburg-latham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maroa-forsyth Senior High School, Macarthur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Warrensburg-latham High School?
The graduation rate of Warrensburg-latham High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Warrensburg-latham High School?
330 students attend Warrensburg-latham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Warrensburg-latham High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warrensburg-latham High School?
Warrensburg-latham High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Warrensburg-latham High School offer ?
Warrensburg-latham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Warrensburg-latham High School part of?
Warrensburg-latham High School is part of Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 School District.
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