For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 710 students in Christopher Unified School District 99. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Christopher Unified School District 99 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
710 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Christopher Unified School District 99, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#594 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,768 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,021 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,768
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,021
$21,662
Best Christopher Unified School District 99 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Christopher Unified School District 99?
Christopher Unified School District 99 manages 2 public schools serving 710 students.
What is the rank of Christopher Unified School District 99?
Christopher Unified School District 99 is ranked #599 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Christopher Unified School District 99?
95% of Christopher Unified School District 99 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Christopher Unified School District 99?
Christopher Unified School District 99 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Christopher Unified School District 99's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,021 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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