Litchfield High School is a coed public high school located in Litchfield, Illinois in Montgomery County, Illinois, in the United States. LHS is a part of Litchfield Community Unit School District #12.
Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Litchfield Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Litchfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Litchfield Senior High School's student population of 393 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Litchfield Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Litchfield Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Purple Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Litchfield Senior High School's ranking?
Litchfield Senior High School is ranked #1909 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Litchfield Senior High School often compared to?
Litchfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?
393 students attend Litchfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Litchfield Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Litchfield Senior High School?
Litchfield Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Litchfield Senior High School offer ?
Litchfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Litchfield Senior High School part of?
Litchfield Senior High School is part of Litchfield Community Unit School District 12.
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