Carthage High School serves 264 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carthage ESD 317 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carthage High School?
264 students attend Carthage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carthage High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage High School?
Carthage High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carthage High School offer ?
Carthage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carthage High School part of?
Carthage High School is part of Carthage ESD 317 School District.
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