Coal City High School is a four-year high school in north-central Illinois. At last count, the school had 650 students, and is a member of the Illinois High School Association and the Illinois Central Eight Conference. Coal City High School has an "A+ Rating" from the home-facts rating service.
Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Coal City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Coal City High School's student population of 638 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Coal City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1030 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal City High School's ranking?
Coal City High School is ranked #1030 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Coal City High School often compared to?
Coal City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reed-custer High School, Minooka Community High School, Morris Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coal City High School?
The graduation rate of Coal City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coal City High School?
638 students attend Coal City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Coal City High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal City High School?
Coal City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coal City High School offer ?
Coal City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coal City High School part of?
Coal City High School is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.
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