Cambridge High School, or CHS, is a public four-year high school located at 300 S. West St. in Cambridge, Illinois, a village in Cambridge Township of Henry County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 237 students in grades 6-12, Cambridge Jr/sr High School 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cambridge Jr/sr High School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Jr/sr High School is 0.04, 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
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Black
1%
16%
White
98%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cambridge Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Cambridge Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alwood Middle/high School, Geneseo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Cambridge Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
237 students attend Cambridge Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cambridge Jr/sr High School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cambridge Jr/sr High School?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cambridge Jr/sr High School offer ?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cambridge Jr/sr High School part of?
Cambridge Jr/sr High School is part of Cambridge CUSD 227 School District.
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