For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 380 students in Vandalia, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Vandalia, IL are New Approach Alternative High School, Focus Safe Sch Program and Vandalia Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Vandalia, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vandalia Community High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Vandalia, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Approach Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Focus Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Community High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Gr: 11-12
Vandalia, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vandalia, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Vandalia, IL include New Approach Alternative High School, Focus Safe Sch Program and Vandalia Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vandalia?
4 public high schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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