Kewanee High School, or KHS, is a public four-year high school located at 1211 E. Third Street in Kewanee, Illinois, a city in Kewanee Township of Henry County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Kewanee 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kewanee High School's student population of 610 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
simply the best
School Rankings
Kewanee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kewanee High School is 0.54, 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
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Boilermaker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kewanee High School's ranking?
Kewanee High School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kewanee High School often compared to?
Kewanee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Galva Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 Kewanee High School?
The graduation rate of Kewanee High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kewanee High School?
610 students attend Kewanee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kewanee High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kewanee High School?
Kewanee High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kewanee High School offer ?
Kewanee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kewanee High School part of?
Kewanee High School is part of Kewanee CUSD 229 School District.
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