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East Peoria Community High School District 309

1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611-2863
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 870 students in East Peoria Community High School District 309. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in East Peoria Community High School District 309 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
1 School
4,392 Schools
# Students
870 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Peoria Community High School District 309, 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 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#672 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
23%
30%
50%
50%
83%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,694 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,261 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,694
$22,423
Spending / Student
$22,261
$21,662

Best East Peoria Community High School District 309 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Peoria High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 694-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Peoria Community High School District 309?
East Peoria Community High School District 309 manages 1 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of East Peoria Community High School District 309?
East Peoria Community High School District 309 is ranked #670 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 East Peoria Community High School District 309?
82% of East Peoria Community High School District 309 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Peoria Community High School District 309?
East Peoria Community High School District 309 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Peoria Community High School District 309's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,261 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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