Rushville-Industry High School, or RIHS, is a public four-year high school located at 730 North Congress Street in Rushville, Illinois, a small city in Schuyler County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. RIHS serves the communities of Rushville, Industry, Browning, Camden, Frederick, and Littleton.
Serving 298 students in grades 9-12, Rushville-industry 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 11% 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: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rushville-industry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Rushville-industry High School's student population of 298 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Rushville-industry 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 Rushville-industry High School is 0.21, 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
#1983 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
4%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Rushville-industry High School's ranking?
Rushville-industry High School is ranked #1983 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rushville-industry High School?
The graduation rate of Rushville-industry High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rushville-industry High School?
298 students attend Rushville-industry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rushville-industry High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rushville-industry High School?
Rushville-industry High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rushville-industry High School offer ?
Rushville-industry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rushville-industry High School part of?
Rushville-industry High School is part of Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 School District.
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