Paris Cooperative High School is located in Paris, Illinois. The school mascot is the Tiger and its colors are orange and black. On July 1, 2009, the renamed Paris Cooperative High School became the first cooperative high school in the state of Illinois.
Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Paris Cooperative High School 4 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paris Cooperative High School 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Paris Cooperative High School 4's student population of 179 students has grown by 17800% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1869
School Rankings
Paris Cooperative High School 4 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 Paris Cooperative High School 4 is 0.04, 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
#1567 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paris Cooperative High School 4's ranking?
Paris Cooperative High School 4 is ranked #1567 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paris Cooperative High School 4?
The graduation rate of Paris Cooperative High School 4 is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Paris Cooperative High School 4?
179 students attend Paris Cooperative High School 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Paris Cooperative High School 4 students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Paris Cooperative High School 4 offer ?
Paris Cooperative High School 4 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paris Cooperative High School 4 part of?
Paris Cooperative High School 4 is part of Paris CUSD 4 School District.
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