Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best High Schools in Zip Code 61820

At a glance

Schools

1,666

Students

Districts

Top rankedCentral High School169^th of 698 Illinois high schools

◉

Smallest classes

Central High School 13.2 students per teacher

See the top-ranked Illinois schools →

Summary:

The 61820 zip code in Champaign, Illinois is home to a single high school, Central High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district. Central High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Illinois high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years.

Academically, Central High School outperforms both the district and state averages on most standardized test metrics, including ACT/SAT proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science, as well as PreACT Secure proficiency rates in 10th grade English and Science. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89% is higher than the district and state averages, and its dropout rate of 2.4% is lower. Additionally, Central High has a student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which is slightly lower than the state average, and its per-student spending of $17,216 is higher than the state average.

Overall, Central High School appears to be a strong-performing institution that is providing a quality education to its students. Its consistent high rankings, 4-star rating, and above-average academic outcomes suggest it is a standout school within the Champaign CUSD 4 district and the state of Illinois. While the school's higher per-student spending and lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to the district may indicate it serves a more affluent student population, the data shows that Central High is successfully supporting its students and preparing them for success.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

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
R E A D Y Program	Public	6-12	45 E University Ave	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign/Ford ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 239-0322	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
RE-Start Program	Public	9-12	45 E University Ave	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign/Ford ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(217) 893-3219	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	610 W University Ave	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(217) 351-3914	1,666	126	13.2	44.4%	630 (37.8%)	433 (26.0%)	321 (19.3%)	156 (9.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	113 (6.8%)	70.6	169^th of 698 public high schools	75.8%		72.8	149^th of 697 public high schools	78.6%	20	55.9	64.1	34.3	43.2	49.5	65.0	54.9	47.8	55.7	95.5	96.3	96.3	96.3	95.5	95.4	95.4	96.3	$16,648	$664	$15,983
Novak Academy	Public	9-12	1103 N Neil St	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	No	No	(217) 352-4328	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Young Adult Program	Public	12	402 N Randolph St	Champaign	61820	Champaign County	Champaign CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 351-3841	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 61820

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Champaign	0.06 mi	24	635^th
Urbana	1.18 mi	13	643^rd
Savoy	3.6 mi	1	328^th
Philo	7.55 mi	1	108^th
Tolono	8 mi	3	197^th

See the top IL Illinois cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.