At a glance
Reported students
642
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Coal City High School: 642 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.8:1 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
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Coal City High School
Coal City High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Coal City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coal City CUSD 1. NCES reports 642 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, 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 (86.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Coal City High School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.51 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White86.3%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Coal City CUSD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coal City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
454 reported students
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
437 reported students
Coal City Elem School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
302 reported students
Coal City Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
294 reported students
Public schools near Coal City High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed-Custer High School High · Reed Custer CUSD 255U | 09–12 | 397 | 5.3 mi |
| Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S High · Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 | 09–12 | 154 | 7 mi |
| Morris Community High School High · Morris CHSD 101 | 09–12 | 926 | 8.8 mi |
| Wilmington High School High · Wilmington CUSD 209U | 09–12 | 432 | 8.8 mi |
| Grundy Area Vocational Center High · Grundy/Kendall ROE | 11–12 | 0 | 8.9 mi |
| Minooka Community High School High · Minooka CHSD 111 | 09–12 | 2,918 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coal City High School
What grades does Coal City High School serve?
Coal City High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Coal City CUSD 1.
How many students attend Coal City High School?
Coal City High School reported 642 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coal City High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 642 students and 40.51 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 Coal City High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coal City High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coal City CUSD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coal City High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.3% 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 Coal City High School in?
Coal City High School is part of Coal City CUSD 1, based in Coal City, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coal City High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Reed-Custer High School (5.3 mi), Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S (7 mi), Morris Community High School (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.