For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 234 students in 61817, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 61817, IL is Salt Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61817 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61817, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61817 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salt Fork High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61817, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
61817, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61817, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61817, IL include Salt Fork High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61817?
1 public high schools are located in 61817.
What is the racial composition of students in 61817?
61817 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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