Serving 397 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Paso-gridley High School's student population of 397 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Paso-gridley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso-gridley High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#972 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso-gridley High School's ranking?
El Paso-gridley High School is ranked #972 out of 3,663 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
397 students attend El Paso-gridley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of El Paso-gridley High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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