Roanoke-Benson High School is a comprehensive high school located at 208 West High Street, in Roanoke, Illinois. The school is a member of the Tri-County Conference, and compete under the name Rockets.
Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, Roanoke-benson 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roanoke-benson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roanoke-benson High School's student population of 143 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
Roanoke-benson 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 Roanoke-benson High School is 0.17, 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
#1090 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roanoke-benson High School's ranking?
Roanoke-benson High School is ranked #1090 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Roanoke-benson High School often compared to?
Roanoke-benson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tremont High School, Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roanoke-benson High School?
The graduation rate of Roanoke-benson High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roanoke-benson High School?
143 students attend Roanoke-benson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Roanoke-benson High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roanoke-benson High School?
Roanoke-benson High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roanoke-benson High School offer ?
Roanoke-benson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roanoke-benson High School part of?
Roanoke-benson High School is part of Roanoke Benson CUSD 60 School District.
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