Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Cissna Park Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cissna Park Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cissna Park Sr High School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cissna Park 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 Cissna Park 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
#1191 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cissna Park Sr High School's ranking?
Cissna Park Sr High School is ranked #1191 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cissna Park Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cissna Park Sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cissna Park Sr High School?
91 students attend Cissna Park Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cissna Park Sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cissna Park Sr High School?
Cissna Park Sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cissna Park Sr High School offer ?
Cissna Park Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cissna Park Sr High School part of?
Cissna Park Sr High School is part of Cissna Park CUSD 6 School District.
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