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Tower Hill High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 157
Tower Hill, IL 62571
Tower Hill High School serves 205 students in grades 5-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tower Hill High School?
205 students attend Tower Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Tower Hill High School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tower Hill High School?
Tower Hill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tower Hill High School offer ?
Tower Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Tower Hill High School part of?
Tower Hill High School is part of Pana Community Unit School District 8.

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