For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 887 students in 62801, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 62801, IL are Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia Alternative School and Centralia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62801 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62801, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62801 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centralia High School, with 69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62801, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 62801, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 62801, IL include Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia Alternative School and Centralia High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62801?
3 public high schools are located in 62801.
What is the racial composition of students in 62801?
62801 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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