Fulton High School, or FHS, is a public four-year high school located in Fulton, Illinois, a small city in Whiteside County, Illinois. FHS is part of the River Bend Community Unit School District, which serves the communities of Fulton and Albany, and includes River Bend Middle School, and Fulton Elementary School.
Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Fulton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fulton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fulton High School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fulton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton High School is 0.15, 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
#1429 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Steamers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton High School's ranking?
Fulton High School is ranked #1429 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fulton High School often compared to?
Fulton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Bend Middle School, Dixon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton High School?
The graduation rate of Fulton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fulton High School?
275 students attend Fulton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fulton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fulton High School offer ?
Fulton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fulton High School part of?
Fulton High School is part of River Bend CUSD 2 School District.
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