For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 7,386 students in Champaign County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Champaign County, IL are Mahomet-seymour High School, St Joseph-ogden High School and Unity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Champaign County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Champaign County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St Joseph-ogden High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Champaign County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahomet-seymour High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4962
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4962
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #22.
St Joseph-ogden High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 890
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2332
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Unity High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1127 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6230
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #55.
Fisher Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 W Division St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #77.
Urbana High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 260
Broadlands, IL 61816
(217) 834-3393
Broadlands, IL 61816
(217) 834-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Novak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Rantoul Twp High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Educ For Employment Sys 330
Vocational School
2400 W Bradley Ave # A113
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-start Program
Alternative School
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 893-3219
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 893-3219
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Champaign County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
512 West 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Po Box 99
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 198
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Grades: 1-2
| 453 students
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Champaign County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Champaign County, IL include Mahomet-seymour High School, St Joseph-ogden High School and Unity High School.
How many public high schools are located in Champaign County, IL?
18 public high schools are located in Champaign County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign County, IL?
Champaign County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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