Stockton High School, or SHS, is a public four-year high school located at 540 North Rush Street in Stockton, Illinois, a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. SHS serves the community and surrounding areas of Stockton.
Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Stockton Sr High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stockton Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Stockton Sr High School's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
We Can't Hide Our Blackhawk Pride!
School Mascot
Blackhawk
School Rankings
Stockton Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stockton Sr High School is 0.27, 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
#1693 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blackhawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stockton Sr High School's ranking?
Stockton Sr High School is ranked #1693 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stockton Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Stockton Sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stockton Sr High School?
171 students attend Stockton Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Stockton Sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stockton Sr High School?
Stockton Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stockton Sr High School offer ?
Stockton Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stockton Sr High School part of?
Stockton Sr High School is part of Stockton CUSD 206 School District.
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