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Hillsboro High School

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Hillsboro High School ranks 360 th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

360^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 48% of Illinois high schools

Summary

Hillsboro High School is a public high school located in Hillsboro, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 436 students. The school is part of the Hillsboro CUSD 3 district, which is ranked 346 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsboro High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 197 to 454 out of Illinois high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and low socioeconomic status students performing relatively better, while the school struggles with its rankings for white students, special education students, and disabled students, all of which are in the bottom quartile of Illinois high schools. Hillsboro High School's four-year graduation rate ranges from 87.7% to 94.5%, which is generally on par with or slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 2.2% to 2.9%. However, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.1% to 26.3%, which is significantly above the state average.

Academically, Hillsboro High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.5% to 29.5% on the SAT and PreACT Secure tests. Compared to nearby high schools, such as Staunton High School, Bond City Community Unit 2 High School, and Mt. Olive High School, Hillsboro High School's performance is generally lower, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's ability to address these challenges may be impacted by fluctuations in funding and student-teacher ratios.

419

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,638

Per pupil spending ?

35.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049-1853

(217) 532-2841

District: Hillsboro CUSD 3

Feeder schools for Hillsboro High School:

Elementary:	Beckemeyer Elementary School
Middle:	Hillsboro Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Illinois average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Illinois avg48%

360^th of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

346^th of 811Hillsboro CUSD 3 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	49.0	360 of 698	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	337 of 697	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.7	454 of 699	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.8	364 of 699	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.7	452 of 688	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.7	433 of 701	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.6	424 of 647	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.9	317 of 642	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.4	270 of 643	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.9	281 of 614	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.5	384 of 670	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.1	301 of 670	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.4	372 of 665	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.3	442 of 655	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.4	303 of 643	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.4	357 of 632	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.2	326 of 624	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.2	377 of 612	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.7	252 of 596	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	45.3	378 of 590	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	56.3	287 of 592	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2003	29.3	468 of 586	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	384 of 491	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.0	261 of 429	39.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	43.9	197 of 428	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	339 of 685	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.3	333 of 664	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.6	398 of 656	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.4	325 of 658	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	22.8	485 of 639	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.6	449 of 665	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	419 of 620	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	391 of 672	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.0	349 of 639	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.1	430 of 644	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.4	419 of 626	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.8	308 of 611	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.8	383 of 639	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.0	458 of 585	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	361 of 685	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.7	314 of 668	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.2	460 of 668	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.5	387 of 664	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.9	375 of 653	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	355 of 675	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	383 of 619	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	21.5	439 of 527	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.8	377 of 482	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	375 of 476	21.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	286 of 493	42.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.3	270 of 453	40.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.6	306 of 473	35.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	403 of 564	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.9	395 of 554	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.2	490 of 557	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	393 of 560	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.7	456 of 553	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.6	444 of 552	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.7	467 of 548	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)51st percentile~ school

Male (2025)47th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)42nd percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-20 vs school

Disabled (2025)22nd percentile-27 vs school

Special Education (2025)17th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science52%+3 vs state

English Language Arts47%-4 vs state

Mathematics30%-10 vs state

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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)	ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (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	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% 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
Hillsboro High School	Public	9-12	522 E Tremont St	Hillsboro	62049	Montgomery County	Hillsboro CUSD 3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 532-2841	419	38	11.1	35.3%	392 (93.6%)	5 (1.2%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	49	360^th of 698 public high schools	48.4%		46.9	337^th of 697 public high schools	51.6%	23	59.8	44.2	24.7	16.8	43.3	48.4	47.4	29.5	51.6										99.6	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.6	99.4	99.6	98.5	$13,638	$590	$13,048
Litchfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	1705 N State St	Litchfield	62056	Montgomery County	Litchfield CUSD 12	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 324-3955	382	29	13.4	53.7%	351 (91.9%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	49.1	359^th of 698 public high schools	48.6%		45.2	350^th of 697 public high schools	49.8%	9	72.2	44.8	31.6	17.7	48.1	35.4	40.6	30.7	44.6										99.5	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.5	99.2	99.5	97.7	$15,370	$714	$14,656
Revive Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1100 N Old Route 66	Litchfield	62056	Montgomery County	Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 408-2185	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
SCI Regional Training and Innov Center	Public	9-12	2001 Eilerman Ave	Litchfield	62056	Montgomery County	Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 405-4636	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincolnwood High School	Public	9-12	507 N Prairie St	Raymond	62560	Montgomery County	Panhandle CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 229-4237	137	14	10.1	38.7%	130 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	46.8	376^th of 698 public high schools	46.1%		22	527^th of 697 public high schools	24.4%	151	68.4	62.2	26.3	22.2	57.9	51.1	18.4	10.5	26.3										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	$19,198	$807	$18,392
Mt Olive High School	Public	9-12	804 W Main St	Mount Olive	62069	Macoupin County	Mount Olive CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 999-4231	151	13	12.0	48.3%	146 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	60.2	247^th of 698 public high schools	64.6%		82.4	105^th of 697 public high schools	84.9%	142	78.4	60.0	29.7	8.3	56.8	54.3	50.0	28.9	50.0										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,249	$866	$13,383
Nokomis Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	511 Oberle St	Nokomis	62075	Montgomery County	Nokomis CUSD 22	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 563-7311	314	27	11.7	41.1%	296 (94.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	56.3	284^th of 698 public high schools	59.3%		65.5	193^rd of 697 public high schools	72.3%	91	68.9	53.8	33.3	21.2	42.2	48.1	46.2	35.9	48.7	64.1	66.7	64.7	70.0	67.2	37.8	29.4	57.5	42.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	$16,079	$308	$15,771
Bond City Community Unit 2 High School	Public	9-12	1000 E State Route 140	Greenville	62246	Bond County	Bond County CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 664-1370	484	35	13.9	44.8%	429 (88.6%)	7 (1.4%)	13 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.2%)	59	258^th of 698 public high schools	63.0%		78.5	120^th of 697 public high schools	82.8%	138	62.3	52.2	36.6	29.6	47.5	44.3	50.5	37.6	48.5										99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	98.8	$14,035	$573	$13,462
Gillespie High School	Public	9-12	612 Broadway St	Gillespie	62033	Macoupin County	Gillespie CUSD 7	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 839-2114	328	25	13.0	56.7%	312 (95.1%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	49.8	346^th of 698 public high schools	50.4%		28.8	480^th of 697 public high schools	31.1%	134	56.1	52.4	39.0	30.2	43.9	36.5	35.6	35.6	38.9										99.7	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.7	99.4	99.7	99.4	$15,669	$788	$14,881
Morrisonville High School	Public	9-12	204 N Perrine St	Morrisonville	62546	Christian County	Morrisonville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 707-6880	85	8	10.1	31.8%	79 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	40.9	431^st of 698 public high schools	38.3%		28.4	485^th of 697 public high schools	30.4%	54	73.3	45.8	20.0	16.7	57.1	37.5	31.3	17.6	25.0										96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	96.5	82.4	$18,567	$00	$18,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro High School

What schools feed into Hillsboro High School?

Hillsboro High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beckemeyer Elementary School
Middle : Hillsboro Junior High School

How many students attend Hillsboro High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 419 students attended Hillsboro High School.

Is Hillsboro High School a good school?

Hillsboro High School ranks 360^th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Hillsboro High School in?

Hillsboro CUSD 3

What is the racial makeup of Hillsboro High School?

Students at Hillsboro High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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