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St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District

Po Box 890
Saint Joseph, IL 61873-0890
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 442 students in St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
442 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#170 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
50-54%
28%
30-34%
30%
65-69%
50%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,274 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,292 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,274
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,292
$21,244

Best St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
301 N Main St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District?
St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District manages 1 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District?
St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District is ranked #170 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District?
91% of St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District?
St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Joseph Ogden CHSD 305 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,292 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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