Serving 211 students in grades 6-12, Hiawatha Jr/sr 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hiawatha Jr/sr 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 Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is 0.33, 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
#2529 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 Hiawatha Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is ranked #2529 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hiawatha Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Hiawatha Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Genoa-kingston High School, Dekalb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?
211 students attend Hiawatha Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Jr/sr High School?
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Jr/sr High School offer ?
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hiawatha Jr/sr High School part of?
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School is part of Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District.
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