Top Rankings
Central Community High School District 71 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 631 students in Central Community High School District 71. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏ in Central Community High School District 71 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,391 Schools
# Students
631 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Community High School District 71, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,878 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,016
$22,430
Spending / Student
$16,878
$21,668
Best Central Community High School District 71 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Community High School District 71?
Central Community High School District 71 manages 1 public schools serving 631 students.
What is the rank of Central Community High School District 71?
Central Community High School District 71 is ranked #223 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Community High School District 71?
91% of Central Community High School District 71 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Community High School District 71?
Central Community High School District 71 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central Community High School District 71's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,878 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Standards Based Grading: How It Works and Transcript Impact
Learn how standards-based grading works in public schools, how it appears on transcripts, and what parents and colleges should understand.
Competency-Based Education Models in 51±¬ÁÏs
Explore how competency-based education models in public schools work, why districts are adopting mastery-based learning, and the benefits and challenges for students and educators.
Bullying Prevention in 51±¬ÁÏs: Family Guide 2026
Explore effective strategies for bullying prevention in public schools and what families need to know in 2026.
