Stewardson-Strasburg Community High School, located in Shelby County, Illinois is the lone senior high school in Stewardson-Strasburg Commune Unit School District Nima lit a altroStewardson-Strasburg High School is located approximately three kilometers between Stewardson and Strasburg on Illinois Route 32.
Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Stewardson-strasburg High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stewardson-strasburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stewardson-strasburg High School's student population of 145 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stewardson-strasburg 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 Stewardson-strasburg High School is 0.04, 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
#1932 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hatchets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewardson-strasburg High School's ranking?
Stewardson-strasburg High School is ranked #1932 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stewardson-strasburg High School?
The graduation rate of Stewardson-strasburg High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stewardson-strasburg High School?
145 students attend Stewardson-strasburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Stewardson-strasburg High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewardson-strasburg High School?
Stewardson-strasburg High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stewardson-strasburg High School offer ?
Stewardson-strasburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stewardson-strasburg High School part of?
Stewardson-strasburg High School is part of Stewardson-Strasburg Cud 5a School District.
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