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Westmer High School (Closed 2010)

Po Box 436
Joy, IL 61260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westmer High School serves 166 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower 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 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
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
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mercer County School District 404
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westmer High School?
166 students attend Westmer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Westmer High School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmer High School?
Westmer High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmer High School offer ?
Westmer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westmer High School part of?
Westmer High School is part of Mercer County School District 404.

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