Serving 2,217 students in grades 9-12, Yorkville 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 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yorkville High School's student population of 2,217 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorkville 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 Yorkville High School is 0.55, 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
#977 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
21%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Yorkville High School's ranking?
Yorkville High School is ranked #977 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Yorkville High School often compared to?
Yorkville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oswego High School, Oswego East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorkville High School?
The graduation rate of Yorkville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yorkville High School?
2,217 students attend Yorkville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Yorkville High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkville High School?
Yorkville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yorkville High School offer ?
Yorkville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yorkville High School part of?
Yorkville High School is part of Yorkville CUSD 115 School District.
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