Argo Community High School

7329 W 63rd St
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,924 students in grades 9-12, Argo Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,924 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Argo Community High School's student population of 1,924 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,924 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Argo Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argo Community High School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2049 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Argo Community High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Argo Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Argo Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Argo Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Argo Community High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Argo Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Argo Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Argo Community High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Argo Community High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Argo Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Argo Community High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Argo Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Argo Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argo Community High School's ranking?
Argo Community High School is ranked #2049 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Argo Community High School often compared to?
Argo Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amos Alonzo Stagg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argo Community High School?
The graduation rate of Argo Community High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Argo Community High School?
1,924 students attend Argo Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Argo Community High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argo Community High School?
Argo Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Argo Community High School offer ?
Argo Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Argo Community High School part of?
Argo Community High School is part of Argo CHSD 217 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,924 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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