Scales Mound High School, or SMHS, is a public four-year high school located at 210 Main Street in Scales Mound, Illinois, a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. SMHS serves the community and surrounding area of Scales Mound.
Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Scales Mound High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-59% (which is higher 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 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scales Mound High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Scales Mound High School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Scales Mound High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scales Mound High School is 0.13, 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
#927 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scales Mound High School's ranking?
Scales Mound High School is ranked #927 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Scales Mound High School often compared to?
Scales Mound High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galena High School, River Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 Scales Mound High School?
The graduation rate of Scales Mound High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scales Mound High School?
71 students attend Scales Mound High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Scales Mound High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scales Mound High School?
Scales Mound High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scales Mound High School offer ?
Scales Mound High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scales Mound High School part of?
Scales Mound High School is part of Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District.
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