Top Rankings
Highland CUSD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,780 students in Highland CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Highland CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,780 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Highland CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
28%
# Black Students
18 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
2,548 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
197
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,220 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,632 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,220
$21,964
Spending / Student
$14,632
$21,218
Best Highland CUSD 5 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W Main St
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Alhambra, IL 62001
(618) 488-2200
Grades: PK-3
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Grantfork Upper Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 N Mulberry St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Grades: 4-5
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Grades: 3-5
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Highland High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Grades: PK-2
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland CUSD 5 School District?
Highland CUSD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,780 students.
What is the rank of Highland CUSD 5 School District?
Highland CUSD 5 School District is ranked #151 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland CUSD 5 School District?
92% of Highland CUSD 5 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland CUSD 5 School District?
Highland CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Highland CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,632 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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