Wethersfield High School, is a public four-year high school located at 439 Willard St. in Kewanee, Illinois, a city in Kewanee and Wethersfield Townships of Henry County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 233 students in grades 7-12, Wethersfield Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1513 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wethersfield Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is ranked #1513 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kewanee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wethersfield Jr/sr High School?
233 students attend Wethersfield Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wethersfield Jr/sr High School?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wethersfield Jr/sr High School offer ?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wethersfield Jr/sr High School part of?
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School is part of Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230.
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