Mahomet-Seymour High School, abbreviated MSHS, is a public high school in Mahomet, Illinois. It is a part of Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3.
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Mahomet-seymour High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,014 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahomet-seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mahomet-seymour High School's student population of 1,014 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,014 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mahomet-seymour High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahomet-seymour High School is 0.31, 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
#303 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahomet-seymour High School's ranking?
Mahomet-seymour High School is ranked #303 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mahomet-seymour High School often compared to?
Mahomet-seymour High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahomet-seymour High School?
The graduation rate of Mahomet-seymour High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mahomet-seymour High School?
1,014 students attend Mahomet-seymour High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mahomet-seymour High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahomet-seymour High School?
Mahomet-seymour High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mahomet-seymour High School offer ?
Mahomet-seymour High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mahomet-seymour High School part of?
Mahomet-seymour High School is part of Mahomet-Seymour CUSD 3 School District.
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