Frankfort Community High School is a public high school located in West Frankfort, Illinois serving grades 9 to 12. The campus consists of five buildings: FCHS Main School Building, Max Morris Gymnasium, FCHS Vocational Building, Johnson Field, and the FCHS Weight Training Facility.
Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Frankfort Comm 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frankfort Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Frankfort Comm High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
Red, Grey, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Frankfort Comm 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 Frankfort Comm High School is 0.12, 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
#2555 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
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 Frankfort Comm High School's ranking?
Frankfort Comm High School is ranked #2555 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frankfort Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Frankfort Comm High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frankfort Comm High School?
414 students attend Frankfort Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Frankfort Comm High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frankfort Comm High School?
Frankfort Comm High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frankfort Comm High School offer ?
Frankfort Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frankfort Comm High School part of?
Frankfort Comm High School is part of Frankfort CUSD 168 School District.
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