Cahokia High School is a public high school in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, United States that is part of the Cahokia Unit School District 187.
Serving 783 students in grades 9-12, Cahokia 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cahokia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cahokia High School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
Cahokia 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 Cahokia 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
90%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comanche
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cahokia High School's ranking?
Cahokia High School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cahokia High School often compared to?
Cahokia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East St Louis Senior High School, O Fallon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cahokia High School?
The graduation rate of Cahokia High School is 60%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cahokia High School?
783 students attend Cahokia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cahokia High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cahokia High School?
Cahokia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cahokia High School offer ?
Cahokia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cahokia High School part of?
Cahokia High School is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.
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