For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,034 students in Porta CUSD 202 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Porta CUSD 202 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,034 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Porta CUSD 202 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#659 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,790 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,525
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,790
$21,692
Best Porta CUSD 202 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Porta Central
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Gr: 3-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Porta High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Porta CUSD 202 School District?
Porta CUSD 202 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,034 students.
What is the rank of Porta CUSD 202 School District?
Porta CUSD 202 School District is ranked #656 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Porta CUSD 202 School District?
94% of Porta CUSD 202 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Porta CUSD 202 School District?
Porta CUSD 202 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Porta CUSD 202 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,790 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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