Charleston High School
School Overview
Charleston High School is a public school located in Charleston, Illinois. It is a school in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 803 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 46 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 803 students are attending Charleston High School. By gender, there are 424 and 379 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Charleston High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 53 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 49 | 31 | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 32 | 21 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 46 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Charleston High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 80.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 46 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 46 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 17.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.2% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 402 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,181 Households |
| Population | 22,759 |
| Male | 12,609 |
| Female | 13,537 |
| Child Population | 4,664 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,862 Units |
| Average House Value | $109,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.20% |
| Average Household Income | $46,314 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.17% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Charleston High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 146 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 255 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Charleston High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 146 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 103 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 255 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Charleston Community Unit School District 1
In Charleston Community Unit School District 1, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CHARLESTON, Illinois
1 private schools are serving students in CHARLESTON, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.