Tremont High School is a school located in Tremont, Illinois. The school has an enrollment of 346 students. In 2006 the school won the Blue Ribbon Award.
Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Tremont High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tremont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Tremont High School's student population of 288 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Tremont High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tremont High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 is Tremont High School's ranking?
Tremont High School is ranked #892 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Tremont High School often compared to?
Tremont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roanoke-benson High School, Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tremont High School?
The graduation rate of Tremont High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tremont High School?
288 students attend Tremont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tremont High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tremont High School?
Tremont High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tremont High School offer ?
Tremont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tremont High School part of?
Tremont High School is part of Tremont CUSD 702 School District.
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