Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Zeigler-royalton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zeigler-royalton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zeigler-royalton High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Zeigler-royalton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zeigler-royalton High School is 0.13, 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
#2570 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tornadoes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeigler-royalton High School's ranking?
Zeigler-royalton High School is ranked #2570 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zeigler-royalton High School?
The graduation rate of Zeigler-royalton High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zeigler-royalton High School?
131 students attend Zeigler-royalton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Zeigler-royalton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zeigler-royalton High School?
Zeigler-royalton High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zeigler-royalton High School offer ?
Zeigler-royalton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zeigler-royalton High School part of?
Zeigler-royalton High School is part of Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 School District.
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