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Havana Community Unit School District 126 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 853 students in Havana Community Unit School District 126. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Havana Community Unit School District 126 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
853 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Havana Community Unit School District 126, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,043 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,268
$22,430
Spending / Student
$17,043
$21,668
Best Havana Community Unit School District 126 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Havana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
New Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Havana High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Havana Community Unit School District 126?
Havana Community Unit School District 126 manages 3 public schools serving 853 students.
What is the rank of Havana Community Unit School District 126?
Havana Community Unit School District 126 is ranked #457 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Havana Community Unit School District 126?
94% of Havana Community Unit School District 126 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Havana Community Unit School District 126?
Havana Community Unit School District 126 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Havana Community Unit School District 126's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,043 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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