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Best 62471 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 411 students in 62471, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 62471, IL are New Approach Alternative High School, Focus Safe School Program and Vandalia Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62471 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62471, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62471 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vandalia Community High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62471, IL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Approach Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Focus Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Community High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 62471, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 62471, IL include New Approach Alternative High School, Focus Safe School Program and Vandalia Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62471?
4 public high schools are located in 62471.
What is the racial composition of students in 62471?
62471 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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