Maroa-Forsyth High School is a four-year public high school located in Maroa, Illinois, United States. Maroa is located between Forsyth and Clinton and is near Bloomington. It serves students in the Forsyth, Maroa, and Decatur area. The school mascot is the Trojans and the school colors are blue and gold.
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Maroa-forsyth Senior 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School's student population of 353 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
School Rankings
Maroa-forsyth Senior 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 Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maroa-forsyth Senior High School's ranking?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Maroa-forsyth Senior High School often compared to?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Zion 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maroa-forsyth Senior High School?
353 students attend Maroa-forsyth Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maroa-forsyth Senior High School?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maroa-forsyth Senior High School offer ?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maroa-forsyth Senior High School part of?
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School is part of Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 School District.
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