Serving 88 students in grades 7-12, Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School?
88 students attend Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School?
Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School offer ?
Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School part of?
Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School is part of Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271.
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