Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, El Paso-gridley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Paso-gridley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Paso-gridley High School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Paso-gridley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso-gridley 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
#995 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
3%
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
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso-gridley High School's ranking?
El Paso-gridley High School is ranked #995 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are El Paso-gridley High School often compared to?
El Paso-gridley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Prairie Central High School, Metamora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Paso-gridley High School?
The graduation rate of El Paso-gridley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Paso-gridley High School?
355 students attend El Paso-gridley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of El Paso-gridley High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso-gridley High School?
El Paso-gridley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Paso-gridley High School offer ?
El Paso-gridley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Paso-gridley High School part of?
El Paso-gridley High School is part of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District.
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