Reed-Custer High School is a 4-year public high school located at 249 Comet Drive in Braidwood, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois. RCHS is part of the Reed-Custer School District.
Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Reed-custer 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 25-29% (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 16% 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: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reed-custer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
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Graduation Rate
School Overview
Reed-custer High School's student population of 397 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Reed-custer 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 Reed-custer High School is 0.28, 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
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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 Reed-custer High School's ranking?
Reed-custer High School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Reed-custer High School often compared to?
Reed-custer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coal City High School, Wilmington High School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reed-custer High School?
The graduation rate of Reed-custer High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reed-custer High School?
397 students attend Reed-custer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Reed-custer High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reed-custer High School?
Reed-custer High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reed-custer High School offer ?
Reed-custer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Reed-custer High School part of?
Reed-custer High School is part of Reed Custer CUSD 255u School District.
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