At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
Illini West High School: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15:1 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
- 350
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Illini West High School
Illini West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Carthage. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Illini West H S Dist 307. NCES reports 349 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (92%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Illini West High School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.21 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
No students enrolled 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 Illini West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Primary School Elementary · Carthage ESD 317 | PK–04 | 238 | under 0.1 mi |
| Carthage Middle School Middle · Carthage ESD 317 | 05–08 | 167 | 0.4 mi |
| Wcisec HS Md Other · West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 0.5 mi |
| ROYALS Academy Carthage High · Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| ROYALS RSSP Carthage High · Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Illini West High School
What grades does Illini West High School serve?
Illini West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Illini West H S Dist 307.
How many students attend Illini West High School?
Illini West High School reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 350 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Illini West High School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 349 students and 23.21 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 Illini West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Illini West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Illini West H S Dist 307 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Illini West High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.6% 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 Illini West High School in?
Illini West High School is part of Illini West H S Dist 307, based in Carthage, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Illini West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carthage Primary School (under 0.1 mi), Carthage Middle School (0.4 mi), Wcisec HS Md (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.