Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Armstrong High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Armstrong High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Armstrong High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Armstrong 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 Armstrong High School is 0.17, 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
#2211 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong High School's ranking?
Armstrong High School is ranked #2211 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Armstrong High School often compared to?
Armstrong High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coop High School 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Armstrong High School?
The graduation rate of Armstrong High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Armstrong High School?
114 students attend Armstrong High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Armstrong High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong High School?
Armstrong High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Armstrong High School offer ?
Armstrong High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Armstrong High School part of?
Armstrong High School is part of Armstrong TWP HSD 225 School District.
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