Carbondale Comm H S in Carbondale, IL

At a glance

Reported students

1,023

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

72.57

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,023

Carbondale Comm H S: 1,023 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 991
Teachers (FTE): 73.5
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Carbondale Comm H S

Carbondale Comm H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Carbondale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Carbondale CHSD 165. NCES reports 1,023 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.6%) and Black (30.3%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Carbondale Comm H S

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.3%
Students with disabilities: 13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 61.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White45.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Black30.3%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial9.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Carbondale Comm H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Tcse-Carbondale HS Other · Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement	Not reported	—	under 0.1 mi
Carbondale Middle School Middle · Carbondale ESD 95	06–08	457	0.6 mi
Carterville High School High · Carterville CUSD 5	09–12	668	5 mi
Cope Alternative School High · Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	06–12	0	8.7 mi
Five County Regional Alternative High · Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	06–12	0	9.1 mi
Murphysboro High School High · Murphysboro CUSD 186	09–12	565	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Carbondale Comm H S

What grades does Carbondale Comm H S serve?

Carbondale Comm H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Carbondale CHSD 165.

How many students attend Carbondale Comm H S?

Carbondale Comm H S reported 1,023 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 991 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Carbondale Comm H S?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 1,023 students and 72.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Carbondale Comm H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Carbondale Comm H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carbondale CHSD 165 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Carbondale Comm H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

61.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Carbondale Comm H S in?

Carbondale Comm H S is part of Carbondale CHSD 165, based in Carbondale, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Carbondale Comm H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tcse-Carbondale HS (under 0.1 mi), Carbondale Middle School (0.6 mi), Carterville High School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.