Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Pope Co High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pope Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pope Co High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Maroon, White, Black
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate.
School Rankings
Pope Co High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pope Co High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2757 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pope Co High School's ranking?
Pope Co High School is ranked #2757 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pope Co High School often compared to?
Pope Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vienna High School, Harrisburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pope Co High School?
The graduation rate of Pope Co High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pope Co High School?
142 students attend Pope Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pope Co High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pope Co High School?
Pope Co High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pope Co High School offer ?
Pope Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pope Co High School part of?
Pope Co High School is part of Pope Co Cud 1 School District.
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