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Litchfield Senior High School

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Litchfield Senior High School ranks 359 th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

359^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 49% of Illinois high schools

Summary

Litchfield Senior High School is a public high school in Litchfield, Illinois, serving 393 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Litchfield CUSD 12 district, which is ranked 390 out of 811 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Litchfield Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 161 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 359 out of 698 in 2024-2025. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 1 star in 2017-2018 to 4 stars in 2021-2022. While the school has made progress in areas like graduation rates and dropout prevention, it still lags behind the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science test scores. Certain student subgroups, such as white students and students with disabilities, have struggled to perform at the same level as their peers statewide.

Compared to nearby schools, Litchfield Senior High School performs better than Lincolnwood High School in most academic areas, but falls behind Gillespie High School and Mt. Olive High School in areas like ACT/SAT proficiency and overall statewide ranking. The school has also faced a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, which can impact student learning and achievement.

382

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,370

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056-1113

(217) 324-3955

District: Litchfield CUSD 12

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Illinois average (89%)

Worth a look

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

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

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Illinois avg48%

359^th of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

390^th of 811Litchfield CUSD 12 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	49.1	359 of 698	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	350 of 697	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	340 of 699	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.6	161 of 699	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	60.2	225 of 688	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.7	275 of 701	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	30.5	473 of 647	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	44.7	356 of 642	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.9	375 of 643	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.2	333 of 614	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.4	428 of 670	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.2	176 of 670	73.7%	★★★★☆
2012	59.5	297 of 665	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.0	392 of 655	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.5	271 of 643	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.0	290 of 632	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.2	191 of 624	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.6	246 of 612	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.8	175 of 596	70.6%	★★★★☆
2005	37.8	436 of 590	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	75.1	124 of 592	79.1%	★★★★☆
2003	65.4	201 of 586	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	35.9	291 of 491	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.3	339 of 428	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	362 of 685	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.3	316 of 664	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.3	422 of 656	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	71.6	160 of 658	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	221 of 639	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	319 of 665	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	28.7	461 of 620	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	25.7	68 of 125	45.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	346 of 672	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.1	404 of 639	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.3	375 of 644	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.6	222 of 626	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.9	385 of 611	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.0	208 of 639	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.1	413 of 585	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	337 of 685	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.4	353 of 668	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.7	225 of 668	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	167 of 664	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	56.0	259 of 653	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	220 of 675	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.0	420 of 619	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	24.2	402 of 527	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	375 of 476	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	286 of 493	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	270 of 453	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	28.7	418 of 564	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.4	378 of 554	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	364 of 557	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	247 of 560	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	250 of 553	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.7	302 of 552	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	20.2	471 of 548	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)51st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)49th percentile~ school

Female (2025)47th percentile~ school

Homeless (2024)46th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2025)41st percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2025)24th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science45%-4 vs state

English Language Arts41%-11 vs state

Mathematics31%-9 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)	% 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
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)
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
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
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
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
ROE Alternative Edu. Center-Greene	Public	10-12	227 E 1St South St	Carlinville	62626	Greene County	Calhoun/Greene/Jersy/Macoupin ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 854-4016	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
ROE Safe School Greene	Public	6-12	227 E 1St South St	Carlinville	62626	Greene County	Calhoun/Greene/Jersy/Macoupin ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 854-4016	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
ROE Safe School Jersey	Public	6-12	227 E 1St South St	Carlinville	62626	Jersey County	Calhoun/Greene/Jersy/Macoupin ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 854-4016	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Litchfield Senior High School

Is Litchfield Senior High School a good school?

Litchfield Senior High School ranks 359^th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Litchfield Senior High School in?

Litchfield CUSD 12

What is the racial makeup of Litchfield Senior High School?

Students at Litchfield Senior High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 382 students attended Litchfield Senior High School.

What schools feed into Litchfield Senior High School?

Litchfield Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Litchfield Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Litchfield Elementary School
Middle : Litchfield Middle School

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