Sterling High School
School Overview
Sterling High School is a public school located in Sterling, Illinois. It is a school in Sterling Community Unit District 5 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 29% of students are proficient in Math learning and 32% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,047 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 51 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,047 students are attending Sterling High School. By gender, there are 538 and 509 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 51 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Sterling High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 51 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 51 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 11.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.9% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 262 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,687 Households |
| Population | 20,663 |
| Male | 10,316 |
| Female | 10,841 |
| Child Population | 5,810 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,601 Units |
| Average House Value | $105,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $677 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% |
| Average Household Income | $51,777 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.94% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Sterling High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 345 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 292 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Sterling High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 345 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 123 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 318 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 292 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sterling Community Unit School District 5
In Sterling Community Unit School District 5, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in STERLING, Illinois
3 private schools are serving students in STERLING, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.