For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,342 students in Edwardsville, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Edwardsville, IL are District 7 Alternative School and Edwardsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Edwardsville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edwardsville High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Edwardsville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Edwardsville High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Edwardsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Keys Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Grades: 6-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Edwardsville, IL include District 7 Alternative School and Edwardsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Edwardsville?
3 public high schools are located in Edwardsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Edwardsville include: District 7 Alternative School vs. Edwardsville High School
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