For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,042 students in 62523, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62523, IL is Macarthur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62523 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macarthur High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
62523, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62523, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62523, IL include Macarthur High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62523?
1 public high schools are located in 62523.
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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