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Best 61820 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,666 students in 61820, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 61820, IL are Central High School, Novak Academy and R E A D Y Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61820 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61820, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61820 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61820, IL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Novak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Re-start Program
Alternative School
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 893-3219
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61820, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61820, IL include Central High School, Novak Academy and R E A D Y Program.
How many public high schools are located in 61820?
5 public high schools are located in 61820.
What is the racial composition of students in 61820?
61820 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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