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Best Champaign Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,115 students in Champaign, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Champaign, IL are Central High School, Centennial High School and Novak Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Champaign have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Champaign, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centennial High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Champaign, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Gr: 9-12 | 1,642 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Centennial High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Gr: 9-12 | 1,473 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Novak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Education For Employment Sys 330
Vocational School
2400 W Bradley Ave # A113
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 355-1382
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Re-start Program
Alternative School
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 893-3219
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Gr: 9-12
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Champaign, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Champaign, IL include Central High School, Centennial High School and Novak Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Champaign?
7 public high schools are located in Champaign.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign?
Champaign public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?

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