Top Rankings
Argo CHSD 217 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,841 students in Argo CHSD 217 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料 in Argo CHSD 217 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,841 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Argo CHSD 217 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
996 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
28%
# Black Students
184 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
597 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
32%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
432
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
483
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
486
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
440
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,675 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,009 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$29,675
$21,990

Spending / Student
$27,009
$21,244

Best Argo CHSD 217 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argo Community High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7329 W 63rd St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 728-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,841 students.
What is the rank of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District is ranked #585 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Argo CHSD 217 School District?
54% of Argo CHSD 217 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argo CHSD 217 School District?
Argo CHSD 217 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argo CHSD 217 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,009 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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