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Carbondale Community High School

Q: Is Carbondale Community High School a good school?

Carbondale Community High School ranks 352 nd of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

352^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 50% of Illinois high schools

Summary

Carbondale Community High School is a public high school serving 995 students in grades 9-12 in Carbondale, Illinois, which is part of the Carbondale CHSD 165 district. The school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with standardized test scores generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. While the school performs better than some nearby schools like Johnston City High School and Murphysboro High School, it lags behind the higher-performing Carterville High School.

Carbondale Community High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and Asian and White students tending to perform better than African American and Hispanic students. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, but its dropout rate has fluctuated in recent years. Additionally, Carbondale Community High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The school's challenges may be attributed to the relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.2% to 60.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Despite the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $15,108 to $22,056 per student, its performance does not seem to be commensurate with the level of spending, suggesting that the allocation of resources may not be optimized to address the specific needs of the student population.

1,023

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,338

Per pupil spending ?

61.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901-5004

(618) 457-3371

District: Carbondale CHSD 165

Feeder schools for Carbondale Community High School:

Elementary:	DeSoto Elementary School
	Giant City Elementary School
	Lewis School
	Parrish Elementary School
	More...
	Thomas Elementary School
	Unity Point Elementary School
Middle:	Carbondale Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

African American:

30.3%

Hispanic:

10.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (41% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Illinois avg48%

352^nd of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

520^th of 811Carbondale CHSD 165 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.5	352 of 698	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.7	188 of 697	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	212 of 699	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.6	182 of 699	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	168 of 688	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	65.6	195 of 701	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.8	157 of 647	75.7%	★★★★☆
2017	66.3	182 of 642	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	73.1	93 of 643	85.5%	★★★★☆
2015	66.6	162 of 614	73.6%	★★★★☆
2014	70.5	185 of 670	72.4%	★★★★☆
2013	66.0	250 of 670	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.4	261 of 665	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.0	152 of 655	76.8%	★★★★☆
2010	55.9	332 of 643	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	72.7	172 of 632	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	68.4	193 of 624	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.2	205 of 612	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.9	169 of 596	71.6%	★★★★☆
2005	63.7	224 of 590	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	76.6	112 of 592	81.1%	★★★★☆
2003	74.7	134 of 586	77.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	35.3	193 of 323	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	122 of 299	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	136 of 301	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.8	161 of 294	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	110 of 281	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.9	108 of 299	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	73 of 253	71.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	61 of 148	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.8	39 of 134	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	58.5	63 of 141	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.4	31 of 135	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	95.4	3 of 132	97.7%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	41.4	230 of 491	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.0	261 of 429	39.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.5	222 of 428	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	185 of 284	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.1	14 of 183	92.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	386 of 685	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.0	252 of 664	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.5	243 of 656	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.1	234 of 658	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.7	154 of 639	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.5	158 of 665	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	64.1	202 of 620	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.7	219 of 366	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.5	225 of 336	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.9	260 of 333	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	57.9	109 of 335	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.7	151 of 317	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.0	162 of 317	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.2	133 of 291	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	32 of 138	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.2	20 of 125	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	28.1	55 of 104	47.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.1	31 of 98	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	25 of 91	72.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	39.6	429 of 672	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	284 of 639	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.0	393 of 644	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	335 of 626	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	91.9	35 of 611	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	58.4	211 of 639	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	210 of 585	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	302 of 685	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.0	146 of 668	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	192 of 668	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	130 of 664	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	63.0	198 of 653	69.7%	★★★★☆
2019	56.4	252 of 675	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.4	123 of 619	80.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	34.5	132 of 211	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.3	83 of 182	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	26.0	111 of 163	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.8	94 of 170	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	165 of 527	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.0	171 of 482	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.5	128 of 476	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	36.4	259 of 493	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	217 of 453	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.6	306 of 473	35.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.2	248 of 374	33.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	183 of 564	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.9	114 of 554	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	125 of 557	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	86.1	66 of 560	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	120 of 553	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	102 of 552	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.6	72 of 548	86.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)77th percentile+27 vs school

Special Education (2025)69th percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)68th percentile+18 vs school

Asian (2025)59th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)56th percentile+6 vs school

Disabled (2025)53rd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)44th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2025)40th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)40th percentile-9 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)37th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)36th percentile-13 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)35th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%~ state avg

Science42%-7 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carbondale Community High School	Public	9-12	1301 E Walnut St	Carbondale	62901	Jackson County	Carbondale CHSD 165	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 457-3371	1,023	73	14.0	61.1%	466 (45.6%)	310 (30.3%)	110 (10.8%)	30 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (9.5%)	49.5	352^nd of 698 public high schools	49.6%		65.7	188^th of 697 public high schools	73.0%	164	50.8	49.2	32.8	29.0	39.0	38.1	49.4	39.3	41.5	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8	97.3	96.9	97.2	96.1	$18,338	$660	$17,678
Carterville High School	Public	9-12	1415 W Grand Ave	Carterville	62918	Williamson County	Carterville CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 985-2940	668	39	17.0	43.3%	533 (79.8%)	20 (3.0%)	54 (8.1%)	24 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.4%)	86.6	75^th of 698 public high schools	89.3%		84.2	98^th of 697 public high schools	85.9%	23	81.2	69.8	59.4	43.0	67.7	55.8	76.3	49.3	64.5	99.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.5	99.2	98.8	$12,893	$237	$12,656
Cope Alternative School	Public	6-12	1725B Shomaker Dr	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 687-7290	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Five County Regional Alternative	Public	6-12	101 Spero Dr	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 687-7290	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Murphysboro High School	Public	9-12	50 Blackwood Dr	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Murphysboro CUSD 186	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 687-2336	565	45	12.4	97.3%	397 (70.3%)	78 (13.8%)	46 (8.1%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.9%)	52.7	318^th of 698 public high schools	54.4%		32.8	455^th of 697 public high schools	34.7%	137	64.5	56.8	25.0	19.2	46.8	43.2	48.0	33.6	44.8	97.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	99.7	97.9	98.4	97.2	$16,635	$1,010	$15,625
Herrin High School	Public	9-12	700 N 10th St	Herrin	62948	Williamson County	Herrin CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 942-6606	662	52	12.8	58.6%	555 (83.8%)	31 (4.7%)	20 (3.0%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.1%)	52.2	322^nd of 698 public high schools	53.9%		71	161^st of 697 public high schools	76.9%	161	61.0	45.1	36.5	28.2	45.3	36.9	50.0	34.4	42.2	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.1	$16,337	$937	$15,400
Elverado High School	Public	9-12	514 S 6th St	Elkville	62932	Jackson County	Elverado CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 568-1104	102	12	8.5	63.7%	89 (87.3%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	34.1	487^th of 698 public high schools	30.2%		48.4	323^rd of 697 public high schools	53.7%	164	31.6	41.9	10.5	22.6	10.5	54.8	40.9	31.8	36.4	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	71.9	99.1	100.0	99.1	$18,755	$1,158	$17,597
Marion High School	Public	9-12	1501 S Carbon St	Marion	62959	Williamson County	Marion CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 993-8196	1,075	74	14.5	48.1%	817 (76.0%)	98 (9.1%)	59 (5.5%)	13 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	85 (7.9%)	47.9	365^th of 698 public high schools	47.7%		51.1	297^th of 697 public high schools	57.4%	68	56.3	52.4	32.1	26.4	36.4	43.3	44.7	30.7	38.9	97.7	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	96.5	98.1	97.1	$15,495	$1,196	$14,299
Cobden High School	Public	9-12	413 N Appleknocker St	Cobden	62920	Union County	Cobden SUD 17	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 893-4031	135	14	9.8	95.6%	76 (56.3%)	1 (0.7%)	51 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	41.5	426^th of 698 public high schools	39.0%		53.8	273^rd of 697 public high schools	60.8%	153	47.2	46.7	22.2	20.0	38.9	33.3	57.1	25.7	42.9	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	$17,537	$1,306	$16,230
Starquest Academy RSSP South	Public	6-12	502 W Jackson St	Marion	62959	Massac County	Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 998-1283	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Carbondale Community High School

What schools feed into Carbondale Community High School?

Carbondale Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : DeSoto Elementary School
Elementary : Giant City Elementary School
Elementary : Lewis School
Elementary : Parrish Elementary School
Elementary : Thomas Elementary School
Elementary : Unity Point Elementary School
Middle : Carbondale Middle School

How many students attend Carbondale Community High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,023 students attended Carbondale Community High School.

What district is Carbondale Community High School in?

Carbondale CHSD 165

Is Carbondale Community High School a good school?

Carbondale Community High School ranks 352^nd of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Carbondale Community High School?

Students at Carbondale Community High School are 46% White, 30% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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