Knoxville High School is a public four-year high school in Knoxville, Illinois, United States. KHS is part of Knoxville Community Unit School District 202, which also includes Knoxville Junior High School, and Mable Woolsey Elementary School.
Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Knoxville Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knoxville Sr High School's student population of 283 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Knoxville Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knoxville Sr High School is 0.15, 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
#1421 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bullet Bird
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knoxville Sr High School's ranking?
Knoxville Sr High School is ranked #1421 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Knoxville Sr High School often compared to?
Knoxville Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galesburg Senior High School, R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, United Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knoxville Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Knoxville Sr High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Knoxville Sr High School?
283 students attend Knoxville Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Knoxville Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knoxville Sr High School?
Knoxville Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knoxville Sr High School offer ?
Knoxville Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Knoxville Sr High School part of?
Knoxville Sr High School is part of Knoxville CUSD 202 School District.
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