Woodruff Career and Technical Center is a public vocational school located in Peoria, Illinois. Until 2010, it was a standard comprehensive high school known as E. N. Woodruff High School, and was more commonly known as Woodruff High School or simply Woodruff.
Woodruff Career & Tech Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 21-39%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Black
(19-20)75%
17%
White
(19-20)25%
48%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woodruff Career & Tech Center often compared to?
Woodruff Career & Tech Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Richwoods High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodruff Career & Tech Center?
The graduation rate of Woodruff Career & Tech Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Woodruff Career & Tech Center?
8 students attend Woodruff Career & Tech Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Woodruff Career & Tech Center students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Woodruff Career & Tech Center offer ?
Woodruff Career & Tech Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodruff Career & Tech Center part of?
Woodruff Career & Tech Center is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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