Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, Mt Zion High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Zion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Zion High School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt Zion High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Zion High School is 0.21, 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
#566 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Zion High School's ranking?
Mt Zion High School is ranked #566 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mt Zion High School often compared to?
Mt Zion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maroa-forsyth Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Zion High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Zion High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt Zion High School?
778 students attend Mt Zion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mt Zion High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Zion High School?
Mt Zion High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Zion High School offer ?
Mt Zion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Zion High School part of?
Mt Zion High School is part of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/29/2015
We should be allowed to go off campus for lunch for 1 hr
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