Paris Cooperative High School is located in Paris, Illinois. The school mascot is the Tiger and its colors are orange and black. On July 1, 2009, the renamed Paris Cooperative High School became the first cooperative high school in the state of Illinois.
Paris Cooperative 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 10-14% (which is lower 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 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 80-84%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1869
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)95%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paris Cooperative High School?
The graduation rate of Paris Cooperative High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paris Cooperative High School?
559 students attend Paris Cooperative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Paris Cooperative High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Paris Cooperative High School offer ?
Paris Cooperative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paris Cooperative High School part of?
Paris Cooperative High School is part of Paris Cooperative High School District.
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